Particle Theory Group

Particle Theory Group

The Einstein-Rosen Bridge gives a two-dimensional representation of the spacetime around a black hole, showing two asymptotically flat regions joined by a wormhole. The figure above corresponds to a spacelike surface in Kruskal coordinates.

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Faculty

Christopher D. Carone (PhD Harvard, 1994) Marc Sher (PhD Colorado, 1980) Joshua Erlich (PhD MIT, 1999) Carl E. Carlson (PhD Columbia, 1968) Marc Vanderhaeghen (PhD U of Gent, 1995)
Research in High Energy Theory

Our research in high energy theory focuses on physics beyond the standard model and its experimental consequences. Recent research topics include:

Extra dimensions
Noncommutative spacetime
Supersymmetry and unified theories
Lorentz violation
Models and physics of the Higgs Sector

Research on QCD and the Strong Interactions

Our research in particle physics at the GeV scale focuses on the dynamics and phenomenology of QCD. Recent research topics include:

Generalized parton distribution functions
Pentaquark phenomenology
Large N_C QCD and the baryon spectrum
Photoproduction as a probe of proton structure
Two-photon exchange processes
Chiral symmetry predictions for electromagnetic processes

For information on Emeritus theorists, see the departmental home page.

Students

Graduate:

Zainul Abidin (Carlson)
Justin Conroy (Carone)
Erin DePree (Sher)
Brian Glover (Erlich)
Herry Kwee (Carone)
Jong Anly Tan (Erlich)
Bo Zhang (Vanderhaeghen)

Postdocs

Vladimir Pascalutsa (Vanderhaeghen)