Can I see Quantum Gravity?

Project description

Tweaks in effective field theory could help find evidence for quantum gravity

The question of how gravity and quantum mechanics fit together has been a long-standing problem in physics. Determining how quantum fluctuations affect gravitational waves is a crucial step in this quest. To describe observable quantum gravity effects, it is essential to modify the standard framework of effective field theory. The EU-funded CanISeeQG project aims to describe this modification in a precise and quantitative way, ultimately connecting it to potential experimental discoveries. To this end, the project will combine research in thermodynamics, hydrodynamics and quantum information theory.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › physical sciences › relativistic mechanics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › quantum physics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › observational astronomy › gravitational waves
• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › astrophysics › black holes
• natural sciences › physical sciences › theoretical physics › string theory

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2018-ADG - ERC Advanced Grant

Call for proposal

ERC-2018-ADG

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Funding Scheme

ERC-ADG - Advanced Grant

Host institution

UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM

Net EU contribution

€ 2 500 000,00

Address

Spui 21
1012WX Amsterdam
Netherlands

Region

West-Nederland › Noord-Holland › Groot-Amsterdam

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Non-EU contribution

€ 0,00

Beneficiaries (1)

UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM

Netherlands

Net EU contribution

€ 2 500 000,00

Address

Spui 21
1012WX Amsterdam

Region

West-Nederland › Noord-Holland › Groot-Amsterdam

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Non-EU contribution

€ 0,00