Exploring Particle Physics and Quantum Gravity via Primordial Inflation

by Dražen Glavan (CEICO, Prague)

Thursday 16 Jan 2025, 14:00 → 15:00 Europe/Prague

Abstract: 

Primordial inflation is a period of extraordinarily rapid accelerated expansion at the very beginning of our Universe. The energy scale associated with this expansion far exceeds anything achievable in Earth-based particle accelerators, making it a unique arena for exploring particle physics and even quantum gravity. The observational challenge lies in uncovering traces of this epoch in the observable Universe today. In this seminar I will focus on the theoretical side, and provide an overview of early Universe cosmology, focusing on the phenomenon of gravitational particle production in inflation and its consequences. Furthermore, I will discuss why quantum loop corrections are important in inflation, and what is their relevance for both particle physics and quantum gravity. 

 

 

The seminar will be held in the Dvořák hall, FZU, Pod Vodárenskou věží 1, Prague.

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

 

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

Meeting ID: 674 9629 6646
Passcode: 575511

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Glavan_2025.pdf

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