Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

The Distribution of Ground States in JT Gravity from Random Matrix Models - Clifford Johnson

Explores distribution of ground states in JT gravity using random matrix models, discussing thermodynamics, string equations, and kernels. Offers insights into holography and quantum gravity foundations.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Isometric Evolution in De Sitter Gravity - Kristan Jensen

Explores isometric evolution in de Sitter gravity, focusing on boundary conditions, large diffeomorphisms, and wave functions. Discusses implications for higher-dimensional gravity and quantum mechanics.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Top-Down Topological Holography and Twists on Twistor Space - Natalie Paquette

Explores top-down topological holography and twistor space twists, discussing chiral algebras, operator product expansions, and closed string theory. Examines connections, examples, and special features in modern field theory.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Non-Invertible Symmetry, Holography, and Branes - Ibrahima Bah

Explore non-invertible symmetry, holography, and branes in quantum gravity and conformal field theory. Delve into generalized symmetries, topological operators, and brane dynamics.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

3D Gravity and Teichmueller TQFT - Lorenz Eberhardt

Explore 3D gravity and Teichmueller TQFT, covering classical theory, mapping class groups, face spaces, and their connections to quantum gravity and holography in this advanced physics lecture.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Generating Entanglement Through Measurements: A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build

Explore how strategic quantum measurements can generate entanglement, potentially revolutionizing quantum computation and creating exotic phases of matter.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

New Appreciation of the Role of Shocks in Nova Eruptions - Jeno Sokoloski

Explore new insights into nova eruptions, focusing on the role of shocks in gamma-ray production, dust formation, and light curve behavior. Learn about recent observations and their implications for our understanding of these stellar events.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Face Masks Work - Eberhard Bodenschatz

Comprehensive exploration of face mask efficacy against COVID-19, covering particle physics, experimental findings, and practical demonstrations. Emphasizes masks' protective benefits for wearers and others.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Suppressing Quantum Errors by Scaling a Surface Code Logical Qubit - Kevin Satzinger - Google

Explore quantum error correction through surface code logical qubits, focusing on scaling strategies and performance improvements for practical applications in quantum computing.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Probing Sign Structure Using Measurement-Induced Entanglement - Timothy Hsieh

Exploring measurement-induced entanglement to probe sign structure in quantum systems, with applications to hybrid circuits, spin systems, and critical models. Novel insights into quantum information and condensed matter physics.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Spacetime Topological Defect Networks and Floquet Codes - Dominic Williamson

Explores topological defect networks and Floquet codes in quantum systems, covering anyons, toric code, TQFT dynamics, and spacetime defects. Provides insights for researchers in integrable models and quantum physics.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Overview of Quantum Error Correction - Victor Albert

Comprehensive introduction to quantum error correction, covering origins, basic concepts, various code types, and recent developments. Explores theoretical foundations and practical applications in quantum computing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

To Learn and Cancel Quantum Noise - Zlatko Minev (IBM)

Explore quantum noise cancellation using probabilistic error correction and sparse Pauli-Lindblad models on noisy quantum processors, with insights on implementing and generalizing this approach.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Power of Random Quantum Circuits - Bill Fefferman

Explores the computational power of random quantum circuits, discussing classical intractability, simulation algorithms, and the quantum supremacy conjecture. Examines average-case hardness and noise effects in quantum systems.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Relevance of Being Irrelevant - Stefano Negro

Explore the concept of irrelevance in integrable models across mathematical physics, condensed-matter physics, and string theory. Gain insights into recent advances and their implications for various fields.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video