Project description
Effective field theory application through scattering amplitudes
Quantum field theory (QFT) is crucial in particle physics, and ongoing research in this area is essential for experimental advancements. The ERC-funded AmpEFT project aims to apply effective field theory to connect theoretical frameworks with experiments by focusing on scattering amplitudes, key observables in QFT. The project will examine two central systems: the classical two-body problem in general relativity and the quantum effective field theory for new particles beyond the Standard Model. It will address the gravitational two-body problem, including radiation effects, and explore new organising principles in effective field theory for new particles. Progress in these areas is expected to significantly impact classical gravity and particle phenomenology.
Objective
I propose a research program that may forever change the way we build and apply effective field theory to connect with formal theories and experiments. This will be achieved through the lenses of scattering amplitudes, which are the central observables in quantum field theory. By manifesting fundamental principles using scattering amplitudes in effective field theory, we can uncover surprising simplicity and new structures. My research has already led to the discovery and developments of this kind.
This proposal selects two important systems to demonstrate the full power and wide applicability of this new renaissance:
the classical two-body problem in general relativity and the quantum effective field theory for new particles beyond the Standard Model. Both systems are of interest to current and future experimental developments. Specifically, this research consists of three concrete goals:
to solve the gravitational two-body problem in a new regime with radiation;
to solve the gravitational two-body problem beyond the weak-gravity regime; and
to identify new organizing principles and classification in the effective field theory for new particles.
The three research objectives, despite a large disparity in scales, share common skills and are highly complementary to each other. The unique combination of tools and topics also depart from mainstream approaches. Progress toward any one of the above aims would have important conceptual implications and valuable practical applications to classical gravity and particle phenomenology.
I will pursue a data-driven strategy for this project by generating and exploring theoretical data. My suitability and expertise are amply demonstrated by my research and tracked records: not only have I played a central role in applying amplitudes to obtain important results in effective field theory, but my record-breaking results have led to important implications from classical to quantum.
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HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC)
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751 05 Uppsala
Sweden
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