Active Matter Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Statistical Physics of Active Matter - Lecture 1 by Sriram Ramaswamy

Explore the fascinating world of active matter in statistical physics. Learn about emergent behaviors, non-equilibrium dynamics, and collective phenomena in systems of self-propelled particles.

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• 1 hour 38 minutes
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• Free Video

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Topology in Biology by Julia Yeomans

Explore active matter systems, focusing on topology in biology, active turbulence, and cell division. Learn about liquid crystal hydrodynamics, topological defects, and confinement effects in active systems.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Allure of Active Matter - Lecture 1

Explore the fascinating world of active matter with renowned physicist Sriram Ramaswamy. Discover key concepts, recent developments, and future directions in this cutting-edge field of nonequilibrium physics.

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• 1 hour 31 minutes
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• Free Video

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Contractile Microtubules Generate Active Membranes and Foams by Zvonimir Dogic

Explore how contractile microtubules create dynamic membranes and foams, revealing insights into active matter and its applications in biological systems and beyond.

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• 1 hour 48 minutes
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• Free Video

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The Vicsek Model - An Update and the Fragility of Its Ordered Phases to Quenched

Explores the Vicsek model in active matter physics, focusing on ordered phase fragility under quenched disorder. Updates on recent developments and implications for collective behavior in complex environments.

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• 3 hours 43 minutes
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• Free Video

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Low Reynolds Number Active Suspensions - An Inertial Turbulence Approach by Samriddhi Sankar Ray

Explore inertial turbulence in low Reynolds number active suspensions, examining fundamental concepts and innovative approaches in this cutting-edge field of fluid dynamics and active matter.

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• 1 hour 6 minutes
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• Free Video

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Probing the Dynamics of Chemically Active Polymers Using Multi-Particle by Snigdha Thakur

Explore the dynamics of chemically active polymers through multi-particle analysis. Gain insights into active matter behavior in complex environments and learn about cutting-edge experimental and theoretical approaches.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 47 minutes
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• Free Video

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Stochasticity in Epithelial Tissues by Medhavi Viswakarma

Explore stochasticity in epithelial tissues, examining random processes and their impact on tissue behavior, structure, and function. Gain insights into the complex dynamics of cellular systems.

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• 1 hour 29 minutes
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• Free Video

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Non-Reciprocality, Translational Order, and Chirality in Active Matter

Explore non-reciprocality, translational order, and chirality in active matter systems. Gain insights into fundamental concepts and emerging research in soft and living matter physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
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• Free Video

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Active Matter Theory and Cytoskeletal Dynamics

Explore active matter theory and cytoskeletal dynamics, focusing on non-equilibrium physics in cellular systems and the role of energy flows in driving biological functions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
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• Free Video

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Cooperative Kinetics of Living Liquid Crystals by Sanjay Puri

Explores cooperative kinetics in living liquid crystals, examining active matter dynamics and their applications in biological systems and collective behavior.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
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• Free Video

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Collective Motion of Finite Flocks by Vishwesha Guttal

Explore collective motion in finite flocks, examining dynamics and patterns of group behavior in active matter systems like bird flocks and fish schools.

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• 36 minutes
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• Free Video

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Active Fluctuations and Microphase Separation in the Cell Nucleus by Jacques Prost

Explores active fluctuations and microphase separation in cell nuclei, discussing recent developments in active matter research and its applications to biological systems.

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• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Flocks in Fluids - Simha-Ramaswamy Instability and Beyond by Ananyo Maitra

Explore the Simha-Ramaswamy instability and its implications for flocks in fluids. Gain insights into active matter physics and collective behavior in biological systems.

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

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Impact of Inertia and Reciprocity in Active Matter by Debashish Chaudhuri

Explore the effects of inertia and reciprocity on active matter systems, examining their influence on collective behavior and dynamics in non-equilibrium environments.

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