Supersymmetry, Extra Dimensions, and Higgs Bosons

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OK, this is so unlike me to advertize a theory activity on Supersymmetry, etc. But as a community service, I thought I should point out to those who are interested, that the Argonne Theory Institute will be starting it's Theory Institute 2005 workshop titled "Supersymmetry, Extra Dimensions, and Higgs Bosons" tomorrow, May 9th.

http://www.hep.anl.gov/theorygroup/theory_institute/2005/index.html

If you look at the workshop program, I believe that after each talk, the PPT or PDF file of the presentation will be uploaded.

This will be held in a seminar room just across from my office, so I may be brave enough to stick my head into a few of the sessions. Wish me luck that I don't lose my head...

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
Wish me luck that I don't lose my head...

OK. Good luck!
 


Thank you for sharing this information with the community! The workshop sounds like a great opportunity for those interested in theories such as supersymmetry, extra dimensions, and Higgs bosons. It's great to see that the presentations will be available online, making it accessible to a wider audience. I wish you the best of luck in attending the sessions and hope you gain valuable insights from them. Keep us updated on your experience!
 
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