What is Conformal Field Theory (CFT)? | Kara Farnsworth (Geneva U., Dept. Theor. Phys.)

For most of its history, particle physics has sought the fundamental building blocks of what we are made of. Today, the field formerly known as “subatomic physics” extends beyond our own constituents to that of an entire dark universe. Theoretical developments in this field point to rich mathematical structures that connect quantum mechanics and gravity.

This Teachers’ Conference brings in physicists from the associated “What is Particle Theory?” KITP workshop on the rich spectrum of ideas at the frontiers of particle physics. Join us in celebration of the frontier of fundamental science.

Coordinators: Flip Tanedo (UC Riverside)

Invited speakers:
James Dent (Sam Houston Stage)
Kara Farnsworth (Univ. of Geneva)
Grant Remmen (NYU)
Nick Rodd (LBNL)
Rachel Rosen (Carnegie Mellon)
You are eligible to participate in the teachers' conference if you are an active, full-time physics, physical science, math, or computer science teacher at K-12 school or 2-year college. Students in teacher prep programs are also eligible. We expect that capacity will allow all eligible registrants to participate.

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