Cosmology Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Galaxy Clusters - Lecture 1

Explore galaxy clusters' formation, evolution, and role in cosmology. Learn about their history, current research status, and characterization methods using the Jeans equation.

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• 1 hour 9 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cosmology with Large-Scale Structure - Lecture 1

Explore large-scale structure as a cosmological probe, covering statistical approaches, bias models, and testing methods. Learn how LSS informs our understanding of the universe's composition and evolution.

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• 1 hour 1 minute
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

21cm Physics and Cosmology - Lecture 2

Explore 21cm physics in cosmology, covering spin temperature, radiative transfer, and 21-cm brightness temperature. Gain insights into the Universe's expansion and structure formation.

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• 1 hour 15 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Quantum Inflation in the Planck Era and Beyond by J. Richard Bond

Explore quantum fluctuations in the early universe, cosmic microwave background data, and the quest for physics beyond the standard model of cosmology through cutting-edge experiments and observations.

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• 1 hour 37 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

X-ray and Microwave Cosmology: Synergy and Competition - Lecture 1

Explore X-ray and microwave cosmology, focusing on CMB interactions with hot electrons and their impact on our understanding of the Universe. Learn about cutting-edge telescopes and spacecraft.

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• 1 hour 15 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Observing the Birth of the Universe by Lyman Page

Explore the cosmic microwave background, its measurement techniques, and implications for understanding the early universe and gravitational waves in this comprehensive lecture by a Princeton physicist.

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• 1 hour 27 minutes
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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Inflationary Paradigm by Nicola Bartolo

Explore the inflationary paradigm, its observational predictions, and implications for fundamental physics. Delve into non-Gaussianity, gravitational waves, and future observational strategies in cosmology.

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• 1 hour 26 minutes
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• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Cosmology with Dark Sirens - Attempting to Solve the Hubble Constant Tension

Explore gravitational waves for cosmology, focusing on dark sirens and galaxy catalogs to address Hubble constant tension. Learn challenges in GW-based cosmological parameter estimation.

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• 43 minutes
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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

The Mysterious Nature of the Big Bang Singularity - IPAM at UCLA

Explore the enigmatic Big Bang singularity, Einstein's equations, and Kasner solutions in this advanced physics lecture on gravitational theory and cosmological origins.

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• 45 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cosmology - Lecture 2: Path Integrals and Harmonic Oscillators

Explore advanced cosmology concepts including path integrals, harmonic oscillation, wave functions, and boundary conditions in this in-depth lecture by renowned physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed.

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• 1 hour 40 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cosmology - Back to the Future - Lecture 1

Explore fundamental concepts in cosmology, including quantum mechanics, wave functions, and correlation functions. Delve into inflation theory and particle physics applications in understanding the universe's origins.

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• 1 hour 39 minutes
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• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Search for Objective Reality - With Jim Peebles

Explore the nature of science and objective reality through cosmology with Nobel laureate P.J.E. Peebles. Delve into key concepts like dark matter, the expanding universe, and acoustic oscillations in this thought-provoking lecture.

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• 56 minutes
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The Royal Institution

The Origin of Our Universe from the Multiverse - With Laura Mersini-Houghton

Explore the groundbreaking multiverse theory and its implications for our universe's origins with cosmologist Laura Mersini-Houghton, blending cutting-edge physics with her unique personal journey.

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• 57 minutes
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The Royal Institution

Where Did the Universe Come From? - With Geraint Lewis

Explore the Universe's origins through the lens of modern physics, examining the clash between general relativity and quantum mechanics, and delving into star formation, elements, and cosmic future.

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• 1 hour 13 minutes
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• Free Video

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Cosmology in the 21st Century

Explore the expanding universe, from the big bang to dark matter, with cosmologist Kendrick Smith. Gain insights into cosmic phenomena and our current understanding of the universe's composition and evolution.

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• 1 hour 12 minutes
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• Free Video