Jose F.L. Barbon: Instituto de Fisica Teorica UAM/CSIC, Madrid.
Christopher Herzog: Princeton University
Robert G. Leigh: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Anastasios C. Petkou: University of Crete.
Antonello Scardicchio: ICTP, Trieste
Period: from 30-08-2010 to 05-11-2010
Deadline: 28-02-2010
Note: Later applications will be also considered until all the positions will be filled
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Abstract
An exciting and largely unexpected consequence of Holography is that
String and M-theory can provide useful information for transport
phenomena of strongly interacting theories in low dimensions, fluid
mechanics and non-relativistic systems. Physical systems that may have
dual holographic descriptions include quantum critical points in 2+1
dimensions, high-Tc superconductors, quantum Hall systems, systems that
exhibit parity breaking, non-relativistic critical systems as well as
fluid mechanics and turbulence. Such systems – the Holographic States of
Matter - have the potential to radically alter the perception of string
theory and its relevance for physics. A basic theoretic setup for the
holographic study of such systems is AdS4/CFT3 correspondence. This is
also the main framework for holographic studies of the mysterious
M-theory. The subject has experienced great formal growth, driven by the
discovery of various field theoretical models for M2-branes. It is a
fortunate and intriguing that progress in the more applied directions
coincides with enhancement in the understanding of more formal aspects
of M-theory. By bringing together experts in both the applied and formal
directions we aim to create a fertile environment where future
developments regarding the Holographic States of Matter in connection
with our understanding of M-theory can be studied.
Topics
- AdS4/CFT3 Correspondence
- M2 and M5 branes
- The holographic description of high-Tc superconductivity,
superfluidity, Quantum-Hall systems.
- Gravity and fluid dynamics
- Gravitational description of non-relativistic systems.
