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Galileo Galilei Institute

Modularity is a particularly powerful symmetry with many applications in theoretical physics and mathematics, in particular quantum field theory and string theory. Resurgence is a general framework for advanced asymptotics which effectively unifies perturbative and non-perturbative physics via an intricate network of algebraic relations known as Ecalle’s bridge equations. Modularity and resurgence overlap strongly in the goal of exploring non-perturbative completions of perturbative data, leading to profound new insights into the connection between weak coupling and strong coupling, and in the study of dualities, black holes and quantum gravity. The goal of this GGI Workshop is to bring together experts from these two frontier areas in theoretical and mathematical physics to foster further interaction between different scientific communities and to develop novel strategies to address truly significant problems.

Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy

Courses and Events for Physics Students,    High Energy Physics, Particles and Fields

University of Padova (Italy)

Physicists are able to model the world with remarkable accuracy: from the largest cosmological structures to human-scale condensed-matter systems, all the way down to subatomic particles. However, in many cases the mathematical description underlying such systems is so involved that it is only possible to make predictions in an approximation where the interactions are weak. That is, one starts from a free theory and then switches interactions on, order by order in a small parameter. Not only does this strategy fail when applied to strongly-interacting systems, but it also prevents us from answering fundamental questions in theoretical physics. This Action aims at developing a comprehensive approach for studying strongly-interacting systems in classical and quantum physics by exploiting symmetries, dualities, and the internal consistency of the underlying theories. This calls for the cooperation of researchers from different fields, across Europe and beyond. The Action will bring together theoretical and mathematical physicists with expertise in quantum field theory, string theory, gravity, geometry and information theory, establishing the first network of this kind centred around Europe. Such a critical mass will also boost the visibility and impact of European research in theoretical physics. In parallel, this Action will strive to bring cutting-edge research in theoretical physics to the general public and to high-school students in particular. Working with teachers and local public bodies, it will combat long-standing prejudices on physics and research that turn away bright young students, and that in the long run may fuel indifference if not distrust towards science.

Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

Number Theory, Arithmetic,    Courses and Events for Math Students and Early Career Researchers

Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy

High Energy Physics, Particles and Fields,    Geometry and Topology

Galileo Galilei Institute

The workshop aims at bringing together world experts in precision Standard Model phenomenology in response to the anticipated accuracy of new high-quality data from Run 3 of the LHC. With an increasing number of experimental analyses limited by theoretical uncertainties the theory community is challenged to provide predictions with a matching precision and to continue the development of frontier tools. Starting from an overview of available theoretical predictions and gathering feedback from the experimental community, areas in need for improvements will identified. The ultimate goal is to lay the foundations for precision measurements of Standard Model observables during future runs of the LHC. A kick-off conference will be held in the first week (August 28 to September 01, 2023) as a basis for the activities during the rest of the workshop.

The main focus of the conference will be on exact methods in theoretical high-energy physics, statistical mechanics and condensed matter, and their applications. Due to the paramount importance nowadays acquired by interacting systems in several contexts of theoretical physics, exactly integrable models have become a fundamental tool to extract non-perturbative information on those systems. By allowing for a deeper understanding of the physics of strongly correlated systems, in several cases of physical interest exact techniques allow for investigating quantum field theories beyond the perturbative framework. The conference aims to put together experts in exact techniques in different fields of theoretical physics, as well as in their applications to contexts ranging from high energy physics to statistical mechanics to many-body condensed matter systems, such as supersymmetric models, string theories and exactly integrable spin chains.

Wilhelm and Else Heraeus-Foundation

The exquisite control of the quantum states and of the interactions in ultracold atomic systems is offering new opportunities for quantum simulation of complex quantum systems. These simulations provide a unique platform for scientists to recreate and delve into complex quantum phenomena, often beyond the computational reach of classical computers, with impacts on both fundamental research and potential technological applications. This seminar will bring together the German and Italian communities active in this rapidly evolving field, providing a unique environment to exchange ideas and create new collaborations.

The topics will include new phases of matter, complex quantum systems in and out of equilibrium, quantum computing applications, new tunability and control methods.

Galileo Galilei Institute For Theoretical Physics

The aim of the school is to bring together PhD students with interests in low-dimensional quantum field theory, conformal field theory and integrable models, and their applications to statistical mechanics and condensed matter systems, and to help them building a solid and specialized background on these subjects. The school provides sets of postgraduate lectures covering introductory topics as well as recent developments in the field.

High Energy Physics, Particles and Fields,    Courses and Events for Physics Students