Soft Matter Physics Courses and Certifications

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.

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• 1 hour 49 minutes
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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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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.

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• 52 minutes
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Electronic Learning Metamaterials - Lecture 3

Explore electronic learning metamaterials in this advanced lecture, covering cutting-edge concepts in soft matter physics and their applications in emerging technologies and material design.

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• 1 hour 26 minutes
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Experiments in Stochastic Thermodynamics - Short History and Perspectives by Sergio Ciliberto

Explore stochastic thermodynamics through experiments, tracing its history and future prospects. Gain insights into this interdisciplinary field's applications in soft matter physics and complex systems.

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• 1 hour 36 minutes
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Physics of Charged Macromolecules: Self-assembly and Phase Transitions - Lecture 3

Explore charged macromolecule physics, focusing on self-assembly and phase behavior. Gain insights into complex systems and their applications in various scientific fields.

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• 1 hour 29 minutes
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Control of Topological Defects in Active and Living Matter

Explores control of topological defects in active and living matter, discussing recent progress and applications in biological systems and collective behavior.

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• 34 minutes
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The Allure of Active Matter - Lecture 3

Explore active matter physics: particles converting energy to work. Delve into recent research, connections to driven systems, and future directions in nonequilibrium and soft-matter physics.

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• 1 hour 15 minutes
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Effervescent Waves in a Binary Mixture with Non-Reciprocal Couplings

Explore effervescent waves in binary mixtures with non-reciprocal couplings, examining their unique properties and implications for active matter systems and beyond.

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• 38 minutes
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Wet, Active Solids - Physics and Physiology by Suraj Shankar

Explore the physics and physiology of wet, active solids, examining their unique properties and applications in biological systems and nonequilibrium dynamics.

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• 33 minutes
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The Vicsek Model - An Update, Weak Spatial Quenched Disorder

Explores the Vicsek model's updates and effects of weak spatial quenched disorder on active matter systems. Discusses recent advancements and implications for collective behavior in complex environments.

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• 1 hour 35 minutes
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The Vicsek Model - An Update, Weak Spatial Quenched Disorder

Comprehensive update on the Vicsek model, focusing on weak spatial quenched disorder. Explores advanced concepts in active matter physics, particularly collective behavior in complex environments.

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• 1 hour 33 minutes
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The Physics of Bacterial Transport in Dilute and Porous Environments

Explore the physics of bacterial movement in various environments, focusing on transport mechanisms, swim patterns, and environmental impacts on microbial behavior and collective phenomena.

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• 1 hour 30 minutes
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Physics of Active Surfaces by Frank Jülicher

Explore the physics of active surfaces, including fundamental concepts and state-of-the-art approaches in this field of study. Gain insights into the behavior of active matter in complex environments.

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• 1 hour 35 minutes
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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. Gain insights into complex fluid dynamics and their applications in microorganism locomotion and bioengineering.

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• 57 minutes
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