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Quantum Gravity Conference
11,12 juli
Huygens

Van 10-14 juli zal de Quantum Gravity conference plaatsvinden in ons prachtige Nijmegen! Hierbij komen professoren en doctoren vanuit de hele wereld samen om te spreken en leren over, je raadt het al, Quantum Gravity. In dit vakgebied probeert men de zwaartekracht te beschrijven volgens de principes van kwantummechanica. Met als doel om situaties waarin zowel zwaartekracht als kwantumeffect een significante rol spelen, denk aan zwarte gaten en neutronsterren, beter te begrijpen.

Speciaal voor bachelor studenten is er ook een lezing ingepland!

Dinsdag 11 juli, 12:30-13:30 in HG00.304:

• Rudrajit Banerjee (OIST, Okinawa)
  
  Gravity: from classical to quantum
  In this talk I will describe how probing physics at ever smaller distance scales motivates us to bring together quantum physics and gravity. Consistently unifying a theory of the very largest scales (gravity) with one that describes the smallest (quantum physics) has been a fundamental open problem in theoretical physics since the middle of the 20th century. Beginning with classical gravity, we will see why it needs to be quantized, why this is such a difficult challenge, and discuss some contemporary approaches towards its resolution.
  
  
• Daan Janssen (Leipzig University)
  
  Black holes as a stage for quantum physics
  Black holes are some of the most extreme objects that we know of in the universe. By studying black holes, one pursues gravity to the horizon of our knowledge. Surprisingly, theory predicts that quantum effects also play an important role in black hole dynamics, through Hawking radiation and black hole evaporation. Therefore these objects provide us with a first glimpse of the interplay between gravity and quantum physics. In this talk we will discuss what these effects are and why they have fascinated generations of physicists.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement kun je naar: https://indico.imapp.ru.nl/event/106/

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Quantum Gravity Conference
July 11-12
Huygens

From 10-14 July, the Quantum Gravity conference will take place in our beautiful Nijmegen! Here, professors and doctors from all over the world will come together to talk and learn about, you guessed it, Quantum Gravity. In this field, people try to describe gravity according to the principles of quantum mechanics. With the aim of better understanding situations where both gravity and quantum effects play a significant role, think black holes and neutron stars.

A lecture has also been scheduled especially for bachelor students!

Tuesday, July 11th, 12:30-13:30 in HG00.304:

• Rudrajit Banerjee (OIST, Okinawa)
  
  Gravity: from classical to quantum
  In this talk I will describe how probing physics at ever smaller distance scales motivates us to bring together quantum physics and gravity. Consistently unifying a theory of the very largest scales (gravity) with one that describes the smallest (quantum physics) has been a fundamental open problem in theoretical physics since the middle of the 20th century. Beginning with classical gravity, we will see why it needs to be quantized, why this is such a difficult challenge, and discuss some contemporary approaches towards its resolution.
• Daan Janssen (Leipzig University)
  
  Black holes as a stage for quantum physics
  Black holes are some of the most extreme objects that we know of in the universe. By studying black holes, one pursues gravity to the horizon of our knowledge. Surprisingly, theory predicts that quantum effects also play an important role in black hole dynamics, through Hawking radiation and black hole evaporation. Therefore these objects provide us with a first glimpse of the interplay between gravity and quantum physics. In this talk we will discuss what these effects are and why they have fascinated generations of physicists.

The exact topics will be announced soon. Following the lecture, there will be room for a Q&A. Mark these dates prominently in your calendar and don't miss this opportunity to experience firsthand the frontiers of Quantum Gravity research!

You can find more information on the event here: https://indico.imapp.ru.nl/event/106/