Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - Quantum Phase Transitions Beyond Critical Exponents: Microscopic Scales and Universal Tole of the Planckian Time - Andrey Rogachev - (University of Utah) - CSC 206
"Quantum Phase Transitions Beyond Critical Exponents: Microscopic Scales and Universal Tole of the Planckian Time" Andrey Rogachev
University of Utah
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Abstract:Most of the energy in the universe is in the form of unknown dark components, known as dark matter and dark energy. Despite the central role these components play in the evolution of our universe, almost nothing is known about their underlying physical properties. Understanding the microphysical description of dark sectors requires understanding what fundamental forces govern them, but currently we have only been able to determine they are subject to gravity. In this talk I will give an overview of the possible forces that could connect the dark sector to standard model particles, as well as scenarios in which there are forces that are entirely confined to the dark sector.…
Campus Locations: Intermountain Network Scientific CC (INSCC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.