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  • Unification between the Weak and Gravitational Interactions

    April 1, 2014

    A few years ago I proposed a new unification between Einstein's theory of general relativity and the weak nuclear interaction. The theory identifies the space-time symmetry of the local Lorentz group with the weak isospin symmetry. Recently in a paper with Marciano and Smolin, we showed that this theory emerges naturally in a first order action principle. In this project we will investigate the cosmological and particle physics implications of this new unification programme. FACULTY CONTACT: Stephon Alexander

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  • David Lowe, Brown University

    March 7, 2014

    Topic: "Journeys Through Black Holes with Schrodinger's Cat"  (Video) Abstract: We explore some of the properties of black holes and the evidence for their existence. Many puzzles arise when the laws of quantum mechanics are applied to black holes, which are only to be resolved by invoking new physics. Some of the competing hypotheses are described.

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