Physics of Life by Vijaykumar Krishnamurthy

Explore the fascinating intersection of physics and biology in this lecture on the Physics of Life. Delve into the complexities of living systems through the lens of soft condensed matter physics. Discover how mathematical frameworks are being developed to explain life processes as biological experiments become more quantitative. Examine morphogenetic patterns in cells and tissues, and uncover the physics behind emergent self-organization phenomena. Gain insights into topics such as reductionism vs constructionism, thermodynamics, phases, mechanical responses, liquid crystals, polymers, and patterns in living matter. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in developing a theoretical physics of life, and understand the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in this revolutionary field of study.

Intro
Questions
Reductionism vs Constructionism
Thermodynamics
Phases
Vapor phase
Mechanical response
Liquid crystals
Polymers
Soft condensed matter
Hard condensed matter
Patterns
Summary
Living matter
Universality
Molecular Biology
Complexity
Replication