Objectif Symmetries have traditionally played a very important role in our understanding of physics, both classical and quantum. As we move towards the next frontier of defining a quantum theory of gravity, it is clear that they will continue to play a predominant role. The current project is aimed at obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of strongly coupled quantum systems, exploiting various symmetry properties that one expects on physical grounds. Specifically, the aim is to come up with effective descriptions of a wide class of quantum dynamics in gravitational and non-gravitational theories using the holographic gauge/gravity correspondence.One of the primary strands of the proposed research involves a critical examination of gravitational theories with higher spin symmetry. We will investigate the phase structure of such theories, the nature of gravitational solutions and notions of classical geometry in the presence of the enlarged gauge symmetry. Using appropriate generalizations of the gauge/gravity correspondence we will try to give gauge invariant characterizations of these concepts and further explore how such higher spin theories can be realized in string theory. A related strand of research concerns a deeper understanding of the gauge/gravity correspondence itself, with focus on figuring out how collective behaviour of strongly coupled field theories leads to the emergence of extra symmetries, such as local diffeomorphisms in the dual description. Along the way we will also develop effective descriptions for collective dynamics of strongly coupled quantum degrees of freedom, both in and out of equilibrium. Champ scientifique natural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencestheoretical physicsstring theorynatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometry Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-CG-2013-PE2 - ERC Consolidator Grant - Fundamental Constituents of Matter Appel à propositions ERC-2013-CoG Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-CG - ERC Consolidator Grants Institution d’accueil UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM Contribution de l’UE € 1 400 758,00 Adresse STOCKTON ROAD THE PALATINE CENTRE DH1 3LE Durham Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Région North East (England) Tees Valley and Durham Durham CC Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal Mukund Rangamani (Dr.) Contact administratif Wendy Harle (Ms.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE € 1 400 758,00 Adresse STOCKTON ROAD THE PALATINE CENTRE DH1 3LE Durham Voir sur la carte Région North East (England) Tees Valley and Durham Durham CC Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal Mukund Rangamani (Dr.) Contact administratif Wendy Harle (Ms.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée