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Machine learning techniques, especially “deep learning” using multilayer neural networks, have been highly successful in addressing a wide variety of computational problems in many domains of science and technology. However, a detailed theoretical understanding of why and how they work is not yet available. Some of the concepts and techniques of statistical physics, in which one routinely deals with theoretical descriptions of collective properties of systems consisting of very large numbers of interacting variables, are expected to be useful in analysing how deep networks function. The inherent variability of real-world data sets can be handled by techniques developed in the statistical physics of disordered systems such as spin glasses.  Also, it has been suggested that tools in statistical physics, such as renormalization-group transformations and quantum annealing, may be useful in improving the performance of deep networks. In addition, machine learning methods are now being used ...

It has long been known that there is a deep connection between Mathematics and Music. In this talk, Purnaprajna shows how modern algebraic geometry inspired by ideas and methods of Alexander Grothendieck sheds light on the connection between different genres of music. He develops a meta geometric framework which gives raise to the so called “Metaraga system” — a system with its own grammar and syntax. This integrates elements of Indian and Western classical music, jazz and the blues. Moreover it gives rise to a music with no vantage point of east or west. This power point presentation will contain both audio and visual elements to illustrate some of the thoughts mentioned above.Followed by the Music Concert ARTISTS Purnaprajna Bangere, G.S.Ramanujan and V.S.Ramesh DATE & TIME ...

It has long been known that there is a deep connection between Mathematics and Music. In this talk, Purnaprajna shows how modern algebraic geometry inspired by ideas and methods of Alexander Grothendieck sheds light on the connection between different genres of music. He develops a meta geometric framework which gives raise to the so called “Metaraga system” — a system with its own grammar and syntax. This integrates elements of Indian and Western classical music, jazz and the blues. Moreover it gives rise to a music with no vantage point of east or west. This power point presentation will contain both audio and visual elements to illustrate some of the thoughts mentioned above.Followed by the Music Concert ARTISTS Purnaprajna Bangere, G.S.Ramanujan and V.S.Ramesh DATE & TIME ...

Recent theoretical and experimental developments in the physics of quantum matter has necessitated an expanded framework to understand "quantum ordering". On the theoretical front, rapid development in the last decade or so has unveiled non-trivial patterns of quantum entanglement, fractionalization of statistics as well as symmetry charges that have been found to produce novel and exotic phases of matter. Work on classifying such phases and understanding their unique properties is an ongoing collaborative effort involving high-energy, condensed matter, and quantum information physicists as well as mathematicians. On the experimental front, the discovery of two and three dimensional topological insulators, semimetals as well as the proposal of various candidate spin-liquid materials have generated considerable excitement. More recently, the discovery of unconventional superconducting and magnetic phases in twisted bilayer graphene has opened a new platform to study strongly correlated ...

Recent theoretical and experimental developments in the physics of quantum matter has necessitated an expanded framework to understand "quantum ordering". On the theoretical front, rapid development in the last decade or so has unveiled non-trivial patterns of quantum entanglement, fractionalization of statistics as well as symmetry charges that have been found to produce novel and exotic phases of matter. Work on classifying such phases and understanding their unique properties is an ongoing collaborative effort involving high-energy, condensed matter, and quantum information physicists as well as mathematicians. On the experimental front, the discovery of two and three dimensional topological insulators, semimetals as well as the proposal of various candidate spin-liquid materials have generated considerable excitement. More recently, the discovery of unconventional superconducting and magnetic phases in twisted bilayer graphene has opened a new platform to study strongly correlated ...

There is overwhelming evidence for the existence of supermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies. Apart from being objects of fundamental importance to gravitational physics, supermassive black holes play an important role in astrophysics and cosmology. The primary goal of this workshop would be to initiate a collective research program on supermassive black holes in India, which will have implications for major observatory projects such as LISA. The workshop will bring together astronomers and astrophysicists working on different aspects of supermassive black holes, using electromagnetic and gravitational-wave observations.​Participation in the workshop is by invitation only

There is overwhelming evidence for the existence of supermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies. Apart from being objects of fundamental importance to gravitational physics, supermassive black holes play an important role in astrophysics and cosmology. The primary goal of this workshop would be to initiate a collective research program on supermassive black holes in India, which will have implications for major observatory projects such as LISA. The workshop will bring together astronomers and astrophysicists working on different aspects of supermassive black holes, using electromagnetic and gravitational-wave observations.​Participation in the workshop is by invitation only

 The development of an organism from a single-celled zygote to an embryo involves a tight integration between gene expression, signalling and mechanochemical processes. In  recent years, there has been an explosion in studies that attempt to unravel the physical principles behind how organisms self-organize to generate their three-dimensional shape and functional form. Novel microscopy techniques are giving unprecedented views into the processes of development at very high spatiotemporal resolution. This deluge of data necessitates a larger scale systems-level understanding how organisms build themselves.The eighth edition of the ICTP - ICTS winter school on quantitative systems biology is focussed on Morphogenesis and will enable students from different backgrounds to become familiar with exciting developments at the interface of Physics and Developmental Biology. The participants of the school will be exposed to contemporary research areas, covering a large variety of topics, includi...

 The development of an organism from a single-celled zygote to an embryo involves a tight integration between gene expression, signalling and mechanochemical processes. In  recent years, there has been an explosion in studies that attempt to unravel the physical principles behind how organisms self-organize to generate their three-dimensional shape and functional form. Novel microscopy techniques are giving unprecedented views into the processes of development at very high spatiotemporal resolution. This deluge of data necessitates a larger scale systems-level understanding how organisms build themselves.The eighth edition of the ICTP - ICTS winter school on quantitative systems biology is focussed on Morphogenesis and will enable students from different backgrounds to become familiar with exciting developments at the interface of Physics and Developmental Biology. The participants of the school will be exposed to contemporary research areas, covering a large variety of topics, includi...