Chern-Simons Theory Courses and Certifications

Homological Mirror Symmetry - Yan Soibelman

Explore holomorphic Floer theory, wall-crossing structures, and their connections to Chern-Simons theory. Discover the interplay between complex symplectic geometry and quantum field theory in this advanced mathematics lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

BPS States and 3d TQFTs

Explore the connection between BPS state counting in string theory and new 3-manifold invariants, examining recent progress and relationships with familiar topological quantum field theories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Magnetic Symmetries Protecting the Chern-Simons Axion Coupling θ Term

Explore magnetic symmetries and their role in protecting the Chern-Simons axion coupling θ term, focusing on time reversal symmetry and rotations in condensed matter physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

3D Gravity, Chern-Simons Theory, and Wilson Lines - Lecture 3

Explore non-perturbative aspects of 3D gravity and Chern-Simons theory, focusing on Wilson lines as observables to investigate locality in quantum gravity and holography.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Topological Strings, Knots, and Quivers - Lecture 1

Explore topological strings, knots, and quivers in this lecture covering knot invariants, Chern-Simons theory, A-polynomials, volume conjectures, and knot homology, with exercises and examples.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Dynamics of 2+1-dimensional Quantum Field Theory - Lecture 2

Explore advanced concepts in 2+1D quantum field theory, focusing on symmetries, topology, and duality. Gain insights into recent developments and their applications across physics disciplines.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

3D Gravity, Chern-Simons Theory, and Wilson Lines - Lecture 2 by Alejandra Castro

Explore non-perturbative aspects of 3D gravity and its relation to Chern-Simons theory, focusing on Wilson lines as observables to investigate locality in quantum gravity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

3D Gravity, Chern-Simons Theory, and Wilson Lines by Alejandra Castro

Explore non-perturbative aspects of 3D gravity and its relation to Chern-Simons theory. Delve into Wilson lines as observables to investigate locality in quantum gravity models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Galileo Galilei Institute

Introduction to BPS Spectra and Quantum Invariants - Lecture 3

Explore BPS spectra and quantum invariants in theoretical physics, delving into advanced mathematical concepts and their applications in modern quantum theory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Level Rank Duality in Quantum Mechanics

Explore level rank duality in quantum mechanics, examining its implications and applications in theoretical physics and quantum information theory.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Galileo Galilei Institute

Introduction to Anomalies and Generalized Global Symmetries - Lecture 5

Explore anomalies and generalized global symmetries in physics, delving into advanced concepts and their applications in theoretical frameworks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

A Chern-Simons Theory for the Indian Ocean by David Tong

Explore connections between Chern-Simons theory and Indian Ocean dynamics in this theoretical physics talk, bridging concepts from quantum field theory and fluid mechanics.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Institute for Advanced Study

Introduction to Chern Simons Theory and Topology

Explore Chern Simons Theory and its connections to topology with renowned physicist Edward Witten in this advanced workshop on quantum information and physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course