As part of a general programme of shared talks with the IMA, the IOP London & South East invite IMA members to attend the following talk:
Speaker
Professor Nicholas Evans, MInstP
Abstract
The need for a theory of Quantum Gravity is recognised as one of the big gaps in theoretical physics. What is a quantum theory of gravity and why don’t we have one? Professor Nicholas Evans will introduce the quantum theory of electric forces that works very well and show how gravity is different, causing problems. A leading contender for a resolution is string theory, but it predicts many strange new ideas such as extra dimensions and membrane-¬like objects. More recently, the idea that string theory is really a holographic projection of a lower dimensional theory has been shown. We will gently explore these ideas.
About the Speaker
Nicholas Evans is a professor of theoretical physics, and he is the head of the high energy physics group at the University of Southampton.
Doors: 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start
Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be served
Booking is not needed
For more information, please visit the event page.
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