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Can you tell me about good Math and physics departments has good faculties of mathematical physics or quantum gravity ? I will contact prof about phd information.
SuperStringboy said:Can you tell me about good Math and physics departments has good faculties of mathematical physics or quantum gravity ? I will contact prof about phd information.
tmc said:I'll go over Canada, for quantum gravity:
You best bet is these two (linked) places:
Universities of Guelph/Waterloo: http://gwp.on.ca/research/index.html
Perimeter Institute: http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/
Some smaller research groups on QG are, among others, at:
University of Western Ontario: http://www.apmaths.uwo.ca/theorphys.shtml
University of Toronto: http://www.physics.utoronto.ca/research/subatomic/thep/people
University of British Columbia: http://www.physics.ubc.ca/research/particle.php
nicksauce said:Well, as always I like to hype up my own University (McGill). A lot of professors here seem to be doing interesting things in String Theory and Cosmology (although I'm not sure if that's exactly what you have in mind when you say Quantum Gravity). You should read some of the professor's pages under Theoretical High Energy here
http://www.physics.mcgill.ca/people/faculty-f.html/
SuperStringboy said:Any more tips from anybody?
Quantum gravity is a theoretical framework that aims to unify the theories of general relativity (which describes gravity on a large scale) and quantum mechanics (which describes the behavior of particles on a small scale).
A good university for studying quantum gravity should have a strong research program in this field, with renowned faculty members and access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. It should also offer courses and opportunities for students to engage in research and collaborate with experts in the field.
Yes, some universities that are known for their quantum gravity programs include the University of California, Santa Barbara, the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and the California Institute of Technology.
Some potential career paths for those with a PhD in quantum gravity include research positions at universities, national laboratories, or private companies. Other options may include teaching at the university level or working in science policy or consulting.
The length of a PhD program can vary, but on average it takes about 5-6 years to complete a PhD in quantum gravity. This includes coursework, research, and the writing and defense of a dissertation.