Soft Matter Physics Courses and Certifications

APS Physics

The Shaping of Earth's Soft Matter Landscape - New Physics from a Changing Climate

Explore the impact of climate change on Earth's soft matter landscape, uncovering new physics insights with Prof. Justin Burton from Emory University.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Correlation Between Static and Dynamic Properties of Confluent Epithelial

Explore the correlation between static and dynamic properties in confluent epithelial systems, examining their impact on collective behavior and tissue mechanics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Materials that Learn by Themselves - Fundamental Concepts for New Material Design - Lecture 2

Explore fundamental concepts of self-learning materials, focusing on bottom-up learning approaches in soft matter physics and their applications in designing mechanical and flow networks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
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• Free Video

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Physics of Form in Living Matter - Noah Mitchell

Exploring the physics behind morphogenesis and how living matter shapes itself, focusing on recent developments in understanding complex biological transformations and organ development.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Soft and Biological Matter - Introduction to States and Structures in Living Systems - Lecture 1

Explore the intersection of biology and physics, covering topics from molecular evolution to ecology. Learn about physical constraints, evolutionary outcomes, and mathematical models in living systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Physics of Wet Foams - Lecture 2

Explore the physics of wet foams, including their structure, properties, and behavior. Gain insights into this fascinating area of soft matter physics from expert Douglas Durian.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Physics of Dry Foams - Lecture 1

Explore the physics of dry foams in this lecture by Douglas Durian, covering fundamental concepts and properties of these unique structures in soft matter physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Stretch, Recoil, Break - The Turbulent Voyage of a Polymer by Jason Picardo

Explore the dynamic behavior of polymers in turbulent environments, examining stretching, recoiling, and breaking mechanisms. Gain insights into complex fluid dynamics and soft matter physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Friction Is Fracture - The Physics of Friction and Earthquakes

Explore the physics of friction and its connection to earthquakes, delving into the fracture mechanics underlying these phenomena. Gain insights into fundamental concepts and their real-world applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Elastocapillary Phenomena - Lecture 2

Explore elastocapillary phenomena in soft matter physics, examining interactions between elastic and capillary forces in materials and their applications across various scientific disciplines.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Elastocapillary Phenomena - Lecture 1

Explore elastocapillary phenomena: interactions between elastic and capillary forces in soft materials. Learn fundamental concepts and applications in physics, engineering, and biology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Role of Interaction Potential in the Correlation between Structure by Sarika Bhattacharya

Explores the impact of interaction potential on structure-dynamics correlations in soft matter systems, highlighting key insights for researchers in condensed matter physics and materials science.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Confluent Monolayers of Cell-Mimics by Rajesh Ganapathy

Explore confluent monolayers of cell-mimics in this lecture, examining their properties, behavior, and implications for soft matter physics and biological systems.

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• 1 hour 6 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Novel Features of Direction Reversing Active Brownian Motion

Explores unique aspects of direction-reversing active Brownian motion, discussing novel features and implications for soft and living matter physics. Highlights cutting-edge research in non-equilibrium systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Rigidifying DNA Macromolecules by Ionic Liquids

Explores the impact of ionic liquids on DNA macromolecules, focusing on rigidification effects. Discusses implications for DNA structure and potential applications in molecular biology and nanotechnology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video