Meet a Scientist

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Meet a Scientist - Lisa Randall
April 21, 2009

PIRSA:09100201
Quantum Fields and Strings

Particle Physics

Cosmology
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Andreas Albrecht

Andreas Albrecht University of California, Davis
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100190
Cosmology
Meet a Scientist - Alexander Vilenkin

Alexander Vilenkin Tufts University

October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100213
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Lucien Hardy

Lucien Hardy Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100195
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Herman Verlinde

Herman Verlinde Princeton University
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100194
Quantum Fields and Strings
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Neal Weiner

Neal Weiner New York University (NYU)
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100187
Particle Physics

Cosmology
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Bernd Schroers

Bernd Schroers Heriot-Watt University
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100191
Quantum Gravity
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Robert Brandenberger

Robert Brandenberger McGill University - Department of Physics
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100197
Cosmology
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Jean-Luc Lehners

Jean-Luc Lehners Self Employed
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100186
Quantum Fields and Strings

Cosmology
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Ghazal Geshnizjani

Ghazal Geshnizjani Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100193
Cosmology
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Neta A. Bahcall

Neta Bahcall Princeton University
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100189
Cosmology
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Olivier Dore

Olivier Dore National Aeronautics and Space Administration
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100188
Cosmology

Meet a Scientist - Lisa Randall
April 21, 2009

PIRSA:09100201
Quantum Fields and Strings

Particle Physics

Cosmology
Particle physics, cosmology, and the study of a wide variety of theoretical models – most notably ones involving extra dimensions of space. Randall works on several of the competing models of string theory in the quest to explain the fabric of the universe.
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Andreas Albrecht

Andreas Albrecht University of California, Davis
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100190
Cosmology
Implications of high-energy elementary particle physics for physics of the early universe and its evolution (Big Bang, creation of matter, formation of galaxies, etc). And vice-versa: implications of observable cosmological data for fundamental physics.
Meet a Scientist - Alexander Vilenkin

Alexander Vilenkin Tufts University

October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100213

Theoretical models for cosmology – from standard to exotic (e.g. cosmic strings and monopoles). “Quantum creation” of multiple universes out of nothing; eternal inflation and the anthropic selection of a world that would ultimately become hospitable to life.
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Lucien Hardy

Lucien Hardy Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100195

Applying the lessons learned in quantum information theory to gain a better understanding of quantum mechanics itself. Is quantum theory simply a new type of probability theory? Exploring new directions towards combining quantum theory with gravity.
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Herman Verlinde

Herman Verlinde Princeton University
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100194
Quantum Fields and Strings
Many aspects of string theory, ranging from its mathematical structure and various formulations, to possible implications for black holes and cosmology. Using string phenomenology to connect theory with reality, i.e. string mathematics with elementary particle physics.
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Neal Weiner

Neal Weiner New York University (NYU)
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100187
Particle Physics

Cosmology
Physics beyond the standard model: theories of elementary particles with extra space dimensions (large, small, warped and flat); supersymmetry; grand unification; dark matter; inflation and dark energy; as well as relationships between the different subjects.
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Bernd Schroers

Bernd Schroers Heriot-Watt University
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100191
Quantum Gravity
Mathematical aspects of modern theories of elementary particles and gravitation. Replacing the notion of particles with fundamental abstract fields (magnetic monopoles, vortices and Skyrmions) in an attempt to approach a formulation for quantum gravity.
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Robert Brandenberger

Robert Brandenberger McGill University - Department of Physics
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100197
Cosmology
Cosmology as a natural meeting ground for fundamental theory (e.g. superstring theory or quantum gravity) and observations. Exploring how seeds laid down in the very early universe developed into the large scale structure we observe in the universe today.
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Jean-Luc Lehners

Jean-Luc Lehners Self Employed
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100186
Quantum Fields and Strings

Cosmology
What, exactly, happened around the time of the Big Bang? Exploring new models inspired by superstring theory and supergravity, e.g. ones in which we live on “branes” that collide with a “big bang”. Satellite experiments to test such models.
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Ghazal Geshnizjani

Ghazal Geshnizjani Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100193
Cosmology
String- and M-theory inspired scenarios for the cosmology of the early universe. Replacing the unphysical Big Bang-like beginning of our universe with bouncing scenarios of accelerated expansion followed by familiar evolution.
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Neta A. Bahcall

Neta Bahcall Princeton University
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100189
Cosmology
Observational cosmology, with particular focus on the formation and evolution of large scale structures in our universe like clusters of galaxies as large as 500 million light years. “Weighing” the universe, and mapping out the mysterious dark matter it contains.
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Olivier Dore

Olivier Dore National Aeronautics and Space Administration
October 05, 2009

PIRSA:09100188
Cosmology
The origin and evolution of the largest observable structures in the universe (much larger than entire galaxies); understanding why the expansion of the universe is accelerating. Observational techniques: cosmic microwave background, gravitational lensing and gravity waves.

Title	Speaker(s)	Date	Talk Type	Info
Meet a Scientist - Lisa Randall		2009-04-21		View details
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Andreas Albrecht	Andreas Albrecht	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Alexander Vilenkin	Alexander Vilenkin	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Lucien Hardy	Lucien Hardy	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Herman Verlinde	Herman Verlinde	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Neal Weiner	Neal Weiner	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Bernd Schroers	Bernd Schroers	2009-10-05	Other	View details
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Robert Brandenberger	Robert Brandenberger	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Jean-Luc Lehners	Jean-Luc Lehners	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Ghazal Geshnizjani	Ghazal Geshnizjani	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Prof. Neta A. Bahcall	Neta Bahcall	2009-10-05		View details
Meet a Scientist - Dr. Olivier Dore	Olivier Dore	2009-10-05		View details

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