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24.05.2024   at 11:30 - 13:00

QTC Journal Club: Theoretical and phenomenological aspects of quantum spacetime

Speaker: Giuseppe Fabiano, PhD student

Abstract: Several heuristic arguments in quantum gravity research suggest that there should be a fundamental limit to localization of physical systems. If this argument is to be taken at face value, the classical notion of smooth spacetime should be replaced by that of a "quantized" spacetime. A suitable framework for describing such a scenario is that of non-commutative geometry, where coordinate functions on a manifold are promoted to non-commutative operators. In my presentation, I will highlight some theoretical aspects regarding the "quantum symmetries" of noncommutative spacetimes and I will discuss some phenomenological opportunities arising from relativistic toy models inspired by spacetime noncommutativity.

Location: The DIAS Meetingroom Syd (V22-503a-2)
You can also join via Zoom (passcode: 060379).

The event is open to all.