Statistical Mechanics Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Putting Order into Disorder - An Application to the Chronology of My Works by Giorgio Parisi

Nobel laureate Giorgio Parisi explores the chronology of his groundbreaking research, spanning quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, and complex systems, revealing the interconnections in his diverse scientific contributions.

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• 2 hours 17 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Quantum Phases of Matter - The SYK Model

Explore quantum phases of matter through the SYK model with Prof. Sachdev. Delve into free fermion systems, entropy, random matrices, and complex quantum phenomena in this advanced theoretical physics lecture.

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• 1 hour 32 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

A Scientific Summary of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics

Explore complex systems, climate modeling, and statistical mechanics with insights from a Nobel Prize committee member. Gain a graduate-level understanding of interconnected physical phenomena.

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• 1 hour 31 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Ergodicity Breaking in Quantum Many-Body Systems

Explore ergodicity breaking in quantum systems, focusing on many-body localization and measurement-induced transitions. Gain insights into non-ergodic behavior and entanglement dynamics.

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• 2 hours
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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Entanglement Entropy, Quantum Field Theory, and Holography by Matthew Headrick

Explore entanglement entropy in quantum systems, focusing on its applications in field theory and holography. Learn about classical and quantum correlations, mutual information, and entropy in spin systems.

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• 1 hour 35 minutes
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• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

From Information Theory to Learning via Statistical Physics - Introduction

Explore connections between information theory, statistical physics, and learning. Delve into classical statistics, high-dimensional problems, and Bayesian approaches, with applications in signal processing and regression.

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• 1 hour 33 minutes
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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Non-Equilibrium Dynamics of Inhomogeneous Fluids by Sutapa Roy

Explore non-equilibrium dynamics of inhomogeneous fluids, focusing on colloidal particles in binary solvents. Learn about phase transitions, critical points, and phenomena like coalescence, nucleation, and aging.

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• 1 hour 9 minutes
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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Absence of Superdiffusion in Certain Random Spin Models - Austen Lamacraft

Explore non-equilibrium many-body physics and universal aspects in diverse fields. Discover novel phases of matter, entanglement dynamics, and connections between classical and quantum systems.

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• 35 minutes
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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Nonequilibrium Dynamics Following an Interaction Quench in Quantum Materials - Chong Yu Ruan

Explores non-equilibrium dynamics in quantum materials after interaction quench, discussing universal aspects, novel phases, and connections between high-energy physics and condensed matter systems.

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• 40 minutes
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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Exact Spectral Form Factors in Interacting Lattice Systems - Tomaz Prosen

Explores exact spectral form factors in interacting lattice systems, discussing non-equilibrium many-body physics and universal aspects of quantum systems far from equilibrium at the interface of various physics fields.

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• 32 minutes
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Models of Consciousness Conferences

Statistical Mechanics of Consciousness - Maximization of Information Content of Neuronal Networks Is Associated With Conscious Awareness

Explore statistical mechanics approach to consciousness, examining brain network complexity and information processing optimization in conscious vs. unconscious states.

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• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

physicsteachers

Statistical Mechanics in Graduate Physics Education - 2018 Jackson Award Lecture

Mehran Kardar honored for exceptional graduate-level statistical mechanics teaching, impactful textbooks, and nurturing future physics leaders at MIT.

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• 1 hour 10 minutes
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• Free Video

Let's Code Physics

Random Walks for Particles - VPython for Physics

Explore particle behavior through random walks using VPython, simulating and visualizing stochastic processes in physics.

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• 17 minutes
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• Free Video

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

From Newton to Boltzmann - Fluctuations and Large Deviations in Hard Sphere Gas Dynamics

Explore macroscopic fluctuations in hard sphere gases, including deviations from the Boltzmann equation, central limit theorem, and large deviation bounds in the Boltzmann-Grad limit.

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• 1 hour 10 minutes
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Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Speeding up Langevin Dynamics by Mixing

Explore a method to accelerate Langevin dynamics using mixing drift, improving convergence to stationary distribution in polynomial time for systems with multiple local minima.

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• 1 hour 1 minute
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