Stephon Alexander

New Mathematical Structures for Quantum Gravity
Date
Jun 27, 2024, 9:00 am10:00 am

Speakers

Stephon Alexander
Brown University

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Event Description

We start by providing a pedagogical review of quantum mechanics and Einstein’s theory of general relativity with an emphasis on their mathematical foundations. Next, we discuss both the need for and the approach towards unifying Gravity with the Quantum. We do so by focusing on a new approach that resolves the problem of time in quantum gravity. Finally, we conclude with a discussion of potentially new mathematical physics directions as exemplified by this new approach to quantum gravity.