Soft Matter Physics Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Collective Properties of Motor Proteins - Transport & Drive by Debashish Choudhury

Explore collective properties of motor proteins, focusing on transport mechanisms and driving forces in biological systems. Gain insights into the fascinating world of molecular motors.

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

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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 Online Course

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Elastocapillary Phenomena - Lecture 3

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 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

How Motor Arrangement on Cargo Surface Influences Collective Transport by Ambarish Kunwar

Explores how motor protein arrangement on cargo surfaces affects collective transport in cells, examining factors influencing efficiency and coordination in intracellular movement.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Glassy Dynamics and Plasticity - Building ML-Based Theories - Lecture 3

Explore ML-based theories for glassy dynamics and plasticity, focusing on bottom-up learning approaches in soft matter physics and their applications in designing functional materials.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Liquid Crystals - Lecture 2

Comprehensive exploration of liquid crystal properties, phases, and applications in materials science, focusing on advanced concepts and recent developments in the field.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Liquid Crystals Fundamental Aspects - Lecture 1

Explore fundamental aspects of liquid crystals, including their unique properties, classifications, and applications in various fields of science and technology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

APS Physics

Far From Equilibrium - Kavli Foundation Keynote Plenary Session

Explore cutting-edge physics research in quantum computing, crowd dynamics, living matter, gravitational waves, and non-equilibrium systems through expert talks at the APS March Meeting 2024.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course