Conveners
Frontiers of Physics
- Robert Cumming
Description
Journey to the extremes of physics, where quantum theories meet the vastness of the cosmos. This session highlights how pushing the boundaries of fundamental research reshapes our understanding of the Universe.
Quantum gravitational effects remain one of the challenges in theoretical physics. One promising route to explore their potential signatures is through phenomenological models that incorporate quantum corrections into classical solutions. In my talk, I will introduce the framework of quantum space-times and noncommutative geometry as a possible mathematical language which introduces intrinsic...
Atomic nuclei and their properties play a crucial role in many astrophysical events, such as novae, x-ray bursts or neutron-star mergers. Understanding nuclei is pivotal to address fundamental questions, such as where and how chemical elements are formed in the Universe and what is the nature of matter in the extreme conditions of compact astrophysical objects. Nuclear astrophysics connects...
In Black Hole Perturbation Theory (BHPT), confluent Heun functions emerge as solutions to the radial Teukolsky equation, which governs the dynamics of perturbations in black hole spacetimes. While these functions have traditionally been studied for their analytic properties, their connection to the underlying spacetime geometry has been less explored. In this talk, I will present a spacetime...
The slowing down of energetic charged ions in matter involves two contributions: the nuclear and electronic stopping powers. Although the nuclear stopping power can now be predicted with high accuracy [1], substantial uncertainties remain in the calculation of the electronic stopping power, especially below the Bohr velocity. These uncertainties are exacerbated by trajectory-dependent effects,...
