Cel 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. Dziedzina nauki natural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencestheoretical physicsstring theorynatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometry Program(-y) 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) Temat(-y) ERC-CG-2013-PE2 - ERC Consolidator Grant - Fundamental Constituents of Matter Zaproszenie do składania wniosków ERC-2013-CoG Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania ERC-CG - ERC Consolidator Grants Instytucja przyjmująca UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM Wkład UE € 1 400 758,00 Adres STOCKTON ROAD THE PALATINE CENTRE DH1 3LE Durham Zjednoczone Królestwo Zobacz na mapie Region North East (England) Tees Valley and Durham Durham CC Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kierownik naukowy Mukund Rangamani (Dr.) Kontakt administracyjny Wendy Harle (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych Beneficjenci (1) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM Zjednoczone Królestwo Wkład UE € 1 400 758,00 Adres STOCKTON ROAD THE PALATINE CENTRE DH1 3LE Durham Zobacz na mapie Region North East (England) Tees Valley and Durham Durham CC Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kierownik naukowy Mukund Rangamani (Dr.) Kontakt administracyjny Wendy Harle (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych
