Theoretical high energy, astroparticle and gravitational physics
Research areas include scattering amplitudes, effective field theory, black holes, holography, lattice simulations, quantum gravity, integrability, astroparticle physics, and cosmology.
The Theoretical high energy, astroparticle and gravitational physics is a large section with a variety of research interests.
We have around 45 members, including permanent faculty, non-permanent faculty, postdocs and PhD students. In addition we have a number of affiliate professors and emeritus professors that contribute to the section as well. We work closely with the Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) and the Discovery Center for particle physics.
We have two seminar series HET-seminar and HET-Discovery seminar with 1-2 seminar per week (see these events in the Calendar). In addition we have a seminar series in Astroparticle Physics. We have periodically one or more journal clubs.
We are very focussed on teaching and supervision. We have our own 1-year study track that have attracted many Danish and international master students. Moreover, a large number of master students writes a thesis with us.
The Niels Bohr institute has many M.Sc. and PhD students. The students are closely attached to the research groups and supervisor, and have many social activities for International and Danish students.
If you are interested in studying Particle Physics and Cosmology, consider looking at these pages:
- Sc. in Physics, study track in theoretical particle physics and cosmology, courses etc.
- Sc. in Physics, study track in experimental particle physics, courses etc.
- Sc. in Physics with specialization in Astrophysics, courses etc.
General information about the education, application, living in Denmark etc.
The main themes of our research are:
Theoretical particle physics:
The theoretical framework of Particle physics is Quantum Field Theory, on which we have several experts. We explore exciting new theoretical techniques in computing scattering amplitudes that aim to revolutionize our understanding of Quantum Field Theory as a framework of particle physics, and possibly replace it with an entirely new formulation. Furthermore, we use these and other methods to study the phenomenology of particle physics for use in predictions for particle accelerators.
Gravity, gravitational waves and black holes:
Classical gravity (i.e. gravity without quantum effects included) is formulated successfully by Einsteins theory of General Relativity. This theory explains fascinating physical phenomena such as black holes and gravitational waves. We study the powerful new techniques to compute gravitational waves using methods developed for particle physics scattering amplitudes. This is important for future measurements of gravitational waves. We study extensions of General Relativity (e.g. in higher-dimensions, with cosmological constant, and to non-relativistic geometries) and correspondences between gravity and fluid physics. Furthermore, regarding black holes we study theoretical aspects of astrophysical phenomena such as jet-physics and black hole shadows.
Theoretical high-energy physics:
In theoretical high-energy physics we consider the most fundamental building blocks of nature. The central goal is to unify the theory of gravity, namely General Relativity, with the theory of particle physics, i.e. Quantum Field Theory. A highly successful modern approach to this is the Holographic Principle as formulated by the AdS/CFT correspondence. This correspondence is formulated in the framework of String Theory and M-theory. We have several experts in our section working on these topics and more. Among the fields of study are quantum gravity, the quantum nature of black holes, and integrable models.
Astroparticle physics:
Our research interests lie at the boundary between fundamental physics, astrophysics and cosmology. We focus on weakly interacting particles, such as the Neutrino, cosmic rays and gamma-rays. Those particles are abundantly produced in the most energetic astrophysical events, ranging from supernovas and neutron-star mergers to active galactic nuclei, as well as in the Early Universe. We aim at unveiling the nature of those particles, and at using them as probes of the inner working of a range of astrophysical sources and our Universe.
Cosmology:
Cosmology concerns the physics of the largest scales in our universe. This is closely tied to the origin of the universe and thereby also to particle and high-energy physics. In particular, we study the measurements of the Cosmic Microwave background which gives us a picture of how the universe looked shortly after its birth.
AstroNuThe Neutrino Astrophysics group at the Niels Bohr Institute aims at unveiling the nature of fascinating weakly interacting elementary particles, such as the neutrino, and at using them as probes of the engine behind the most energetic transients in our Universe. Read more about the AstroNu project here >> |
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Astroparticle Physics GroupThe interface between astrophysics & cosmology and fundamental physics is undergoing a revolution. Studies of the Hubble expansion, surveys of galaxies and maps of the cosmic microwave background have provided a wealth of data which have answered basic questions concerning the geometry and content of the universe. |
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Deep Space projectThe Deep Space project is based on scientific collaboration between the Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen University and University California (Santa Barbara), USA under supervision of Prof. P. Naselsky and Prof. P. Lubin. |
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Gravity from Particle AmplitudesMeasurements of gravitational waves by the LIGO/Virgo detectors open up the exciting possibility of testing theories of gravity, including the regime of strong gravity as probed by black holes just prior to merging. |
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Integrability and BeyondOur research lies within the framework of the AdS/CFT correspondence linking gauge theories and string theories. Currently, the main direction of investigation is defect conformal field theories based on maximally supersymmetric Yang Mills theory and the dual probe brane models. Read more about Integrability and Beyond
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Modern approaches to scattering amplitudesRecent years have seen tremendous advances in both our understanding of quantum field theory and in our ability to make predictions for experiment. The predicted probabilities for all the possible outcomes of any experiment are encoded by functions called scattering amplitudes. Read more about Modern approaches to scattering amplitudes >> |
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Non-relativistic geometry and holographyThe goal is to investigate non-relativistic limits of gravity, string theory and holography, using recent advances in non-relativistic geometry as an important tool in the covariant formulation of these limits. Specific topics include strong non-relativistic gravity, string theory on torsional Newton-Cartain backgrounds and limits of AdS/CFT known as Spin Matrix theory. |
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Strong GroupThe Strong Group is a research group under the Niels Bohr International Academy that explores the influence of gravitational waves in the dynamics of several systems. The Strong Group focuses on strong-field gravity, including black hole spectroscopy, tests of the black hole paradigm and tests of extensions of General Relativity. |
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Systematic Development of the SMEFT for the Study of the Higgs BosonThe Effective Field Theory research group is focused on the systematic development of the Standard Model Effective Field Theory and interpreting the data coming out of the Large Hadron collider at CERN in Run II. |
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Thermodynamics of Strongly Coupled Quantum Field TheoriesThe aim of this project is to develop new theoretical methods to understand the thermodynamics of strongly coupled quantum field theories in general, and the quark-gluon plasma and its transition to ordinary matter in particular. Read more abput Thermodynamics of Strongly Coupled Quantum Field Theories>> |
Zofia Lykke Kohring
Secretary
Blegdamsvej 17, 2100 København Ø.
Phone: +45 35 32 52 10
E-mail: kohring@nbi.ku.dk
Emil Bjerrum-Bohr, Associate Professor
Head of section
Blegdamsvej 17, Building: Bb1
2100 København Ø.
Phone: +45 20 56 53 28
E-mail: bjbohr@nbi.ku.dk
Staff
Particle Physics News
External staff & students
Navn | Titel | Telefon | |
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Kim Splittorff | Deputy head of department | +45 24892498 | split@nbi.ku.dk |
Marta Orselli | Affiliate associate professor | ||
Jácome Saldanha Armas | +45 35325200 | jay@nbi.dk |