Overview
Explore the frontiers of particle physics in this World Science Festival panel discussion featuring renowned physicists. Delve into the implications of discovering the Higgs boson and the completion of the Standard Model. Examine potential future directions in physics research, including dark matter identification, gravity quantization, and the fundamental nature of existence. Learn about proposed theories and necessary technological advancements to drive progress in the field. Join experts Nima Arkani-Hamed, Monica Dunford, and Joe Lykken, moderated by Brian Greene, as they discuss topics ranging from Democritus to cosmic molasses, symmetry, supersymmetry, and the quest for a final unified theory of physics.
Syllabus
Introduction
Democritus
Energy
Large Hadron Collider
Higgs Particle
Cosmic Molasses
Finding the Higgs
Going beyond Higgs
Symmetry
Metaphors
Supersymmetry
Final symmetry
Taught by
World Science Festival