Monopoles and Baryons from Sphalerons and Instantons

Explore non-perturbative quantum field theory phenomena in the Standard Model of particle physics and its extensions through this 1 hour 46 minute lecture by Arttu Rajantie from Imperial College, London. Delve into semiclassical sphaleron and instanton solutions, examining their role in baryon number violation and the Universe's baryon asymmetry. Learn how magnetic fields enhance these processes, potentially impacting cosmology and future laboratory experiments. Investigate the implications of magnetic monopole pair production in the presence of magnetic fields, with relevance to neutron stars and terrestrial monopole search experiments. Gain insights into cutting-edge theoretical physics concepts and their potential real-world applications in this comprehensive talk from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.