Quantum geometry school at Erlangen: what can it tell us?

In summary, the Second Erlangen Fall School on Quantum Geometry will take place this week, October 7 through 11, hosted by Thomas Thiemann's group. The school focuses on quantizing shape relations rather than gravity forces and will bring together various background-independent approaches to quantum theory of spacetime geometry. The lectures will be recorded and made available on the school's website. The topics covered will include Causal Dynamical Triangulations, Conformal Quantum Field Theory, Representation Theory of Lie Groups, Hopf Algebras, Tensor Categories and Topological Field Theories. This is the second school in the series, with the first one featuring lectures on Loop Quantum Gravity. The videos of the introduction to LQG from the first
  • #1
marcus
Science Advisor
Gold Member
Dearly Missed
24,775
792
The school takes place this week, October 7 through 11, hosted by Thomas Thiemann's group.
The school is explicitly quantum geometry. Increasingly that is what QG means-- microscopic/high energy geometry of space-time. Focusing on quantizing shape relations rather than on quantum "gravity forces" between particles in some given fixed background geometry.

All lectures at the Second Erlangen Fall School on Quantum Geometry will be recorded and will be available after the school in different video formats on this website.
http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/events/school2013/school_lectures_2013.shtml
The school is, I think, unifying in character and seems to be part of a series. It brings together several different background-independent approaches to quantum theory of spacetime geometry. It is not a one-track school.
http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/events/school2013/school_participants_2013.shtml
Many of the participants we will not have heard of, and their specialties may be unfamiliar to us.
OTOH quite a few names are familiar:

Emanuele Alesci
Hal Haggard
Atousa Shirazi
Alexander Stottmeister
Casey Tomlin
Derek Wise
Antonia Zipfel

Topics to be covered in the lectures include:
Causal Dynamical Triangulations
Conformal Quantum Field Theory
Representation Theory of Lie Groups
Hopf Algebras, Tensor Categories and Topological Field Theories

The FIRST Erlangen QG school was held last year, that time LQG lectures were featured.
http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/events/school/school.shtml
This is the SECOND in the series, it seems to feature CDT and other QG approaches.
http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/events/school2013/school_2013.shtml
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
The videos of the introduction to LQG that Jerzy Lewandowski gave LAST year at the first Erlangen QG school could be a valuable resource for us.

It consists of 5 lectures here:
http://www.video.uni-erlangen.de/course/id/171.html

Each lecture lasts 90 minutes. The individual links are here:
http://www.video.uni-erlangen.de/clip/id/2397.html
http://www.video.uni-erlangen.de/clip/id/2400.html
http://www.video.uni-erlangen.de/clip/id/2405.html
http://www.video.uni-erlangen.de/clip/id/2410.html
http://www.video.uni-erlangen.de/clip/id/2415.html

To view, click on "anschauen" which means "view". Also is possible to download the video and save it on your computer--there are various options.
 

1. What is quantum geometry and how is it related to the school at Erlangen?

Quantum geometry is a branch of mathematics that combines principles from quantum mechanics and geometry to better understand the fundamental nature of the universe. The school at Erlangen is a research institution dedicated to studying this field and applying its findings to various scientific problems.

2. What can we learn from the quantum geometry school at Erlangen?

The quantum geometry school at Erlangen can provide insight into the fundamental building blocks of the universe, including the nature of space, time, and matter. It can also help us better understand complex phenomena such as black holes and the behavior of particles at the quantum level.

3. Who can attend the quantum geometry school at Erlangen?

The school is primarily aimed at graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and established scientists who have a background in mathematics, physics, or related fields. However, some programs may be open to undergraduate students or those with a strong interest in the subject.

4. What are some current research topics at the quantum geometry school at Erlangen?

Some current research topics at the school include the study of non-commutative geometry, quantum field theory, and the application of quantum geometric techniques to problems in condensed matter physics and cosmology.

5. How can one get involved with the quantum geometry school at Erlangen?

If you are a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher, you can apply to attend one of the school's programs or workshops. You can also reach out to individual faculty members at the school to inquire about potential research opportunities. Additionally, the school holds regular seminars and conferences that are open to the public, providing an opportunity to learn more about this exciting field.

Similar threads

A Can an event horizon telescope observe quantum gravity effects
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
3
Views
2K
Higher Gauge, TQFT, quantum gravity thematic convergence
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • Poll
Our picks for third quarter 2013 MIP (most important QG paper)
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
17
Views
8K
  • Poll
Our picks for second quarter 2013 MIP (most important QG paper)
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
17
Views
7K
  • Poll
A Poll: Fourth quarter 2015 MIP (most important QG papers)
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
6
Views
2K
Sifting the 4th qtr QG papers
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • Poll
Our picks for second quarter 2009 MIP (most important QG paper)
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
13
Views
4K
What could cosmic neutrinos tell us about gravity, if anything?
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
4
Views
3K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top