Supergravity at 99% of the speed of light

by Dr Ruggero Noris

Thursday 27 Jun 2024, 14:00 → 15:00 Europe/Prague

Abstract: 

Supergravity is a theoretical framework that extends Einstein's general relativity by including supersymmetry, a particular symmetry that relates particles with integer spin (bosons) and half-integer spin (fermions).

In this talk, I will discuss the main motivations for supergravity, from the early attempts to resolve inconsistencies between quantum mechanics and general relativity, to its relation with string theory. I will then give an overview of the construction of supergravity theories, highlighting the mathematical foundations and key ideas.

 

 

The seminar will be held in the Dvořák hall, FZU, Na Slovance 2, Prague (entrance from the street "Pod Vodárenskou věží 1").

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/wEf7PsiLimSXMZhE9

 

The seminar will be also available via ZOOM video conference system:

Meeting ID: 674 9629 6646
Passcode: 575511

or join meeting via direct ZOOM link

 

Invitation_Noris.pdf

seminar_Noris_2024_06_27.pdf