PIRSA:12100121 Conference Quantum Gravity

DOI10.48660/12100121

Conference/School: Experimental Search for Quantum Gravity 2012

Calmet, X., Percacci, R., Eichhorn, A. & Reuter, M. (2012). Effective field theory framework in QG. Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/12100121

Calmet, Xavier, et al. Effective field theory framework in QG. Perimeter Institute, Oct. 25, 2012, https://pirsa.org/12100121 

@misc{ pirsa_PIRSA:12100121,
  doi = {10.48660/12100121},
  url = {https://pirsa.org/12100121},
  author = {Calmet, Xavier and Percacci, Roberto and Eichhorn, Astrid and Reuter, Martin},
  keywords = {Quantum Gravity},
  language = {en},
  title = {Effective field theory framework in QG},
  publisher = {Perimeter Institute},
  year = {2012},
  month = {oct},
  note = {PIRSA:12100121 see, \url{https://pirsa.org}}
}

Abstract

Gravity Induced Grand Unification
Motivated by the lack of evidence for physics beyond the Standard Model in the TeV region, we discussed an alternative path for grand unification. We show that simple grand unification models based on e.g. SU(5) can work successfully even without low scale supersymmetry. In particular quantum gravitational effects could easily modify the unification conditions for the gauge and Yukawa couplings.
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Testing the consistency of quantum gravity with low-energy properties of the standard model
Testing quantum gravity is possible by using, e.g. the available data on the properties of the standard model. I will discuss how a parameterisation of quantum gravity fluctuations in terms of metric fluctuations can be used to test the compatibility of quantum gravity with the observed low-energy properties of the standard model, such as the existence of fermions with masses much below the Planck mass.
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The Asymptotic Safety program
The effective average action approach to Quantum Einstein Gravity (QEG) is discussed as a natural framework for exploring the scale dependent Riemannian geometry and multifractal micro-structure of the effective spacetimes predicted by QEG. Their fractal properties are related to the functional RG flow on theory space, and the special role of the running cosmological constant is emphasized. The prospects of an experimental verification will also be discussed.

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