The famous Institute of Theoretical Physics?

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The discussion revolves around identifying and listing the most famous institutes of theoretical physics worldwide. Participants share their knowledge and provide links to various institutions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for a list of the most famous institutes of theoretical physics globally.
  • Another participant mentions the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Princeton (ITP) and the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at UCSB (KITP) as notable examples.
  • A different participant contributes a link to the Institute for Theoretical Physics in Amsterdam.
  • Additional institutes mentioned include Stony Brook, Perimeter Institute, and ICTP, along with links to their websites.
  • One participant shares a personal note about the Perimeter Institute, mentioning its proximity to the University of Waterloo and its reputed quality.

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Participants generally agree on the existence of several prominent institutes, but there is no consensus on a definitive list or ranking of these institutions.

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Some contributions include links to external resources, but the discussion does not delve into the specific criteria for fame or reputation of the institutes mentioned.

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Individuals interested in theoretical physics, academic institutions, or those seeking collaboration opportunities in the field may find this discussion relevant.

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Any one know which are the most famous Institute of Theoretical Physics around the word?
Give a list please.
 
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two in the US come to my mind immediately:

ITP - Princeton
KITP - UCSB
 
ah, perimeter. I've never been in it, but it's just a short walk from U of waterloo. Supposedly it's pretty nice.
 

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