As part of the LAPP and LAPTh Wednesdays series, the Annecy Laboratory of Particle Physics (LAPP) and the Annecy-le-Vieux Laboratory of Theoretical Physics (LAPTh) are organizing a lecture titled “Strings: What Are They For? An Introduction to String Theory and Cosmology,” which will take place on Wednesday, December 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the LAPP facilities on the Annecy campus, preceded by a tour of the EUTOPIA discovery center from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This lecture will be presented by Thibaut Coudarchet, a postdoctoral researcher at the ITP (University of Heidelberg). Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the laboratory before the lecture, starting at 5:00 p.m., for an informal discussion with the scientists.
About visits
Before the conference, starting at 5 p.m., interested parties will be able to visitthe EUTOPIA Discovery Areaand talk with scientists from LAPP and LAPTh.
About the conference
In physics, two “standard models” coexist to describe two fundamental aspects of our universe with extraordinary precision. On one hand, the Standard Model of particle physics reigns supreme in describing elementary particles, their interactions, and predicting what we observe in particle accelerators. On the other hand, the Standard Model of cosmology tells the story of the evolution of our universe as a whole, to understand its current state and future fate. Yet the theories underpinning these two pillars of modern physics struggle to agree, and unifying them into a coherent framework could well help us solve the mysteries that still remain. This is what we will explore in this presentation, explaining string theory in a way that is accessible to everyone and discussing its practical applications.
About LAPP and LAPTh Wednesdays
One Wednesday per month, scientists from LAPP and LAPTh invite you to discover a different facet of research during a free event open to all. Lectures, tours, discussions, workshops... Several formats accessible to all audiences will be offered throughout the year.
Learn more
- Free event, no registration required (subject to availability). More information on the LAPP website.
- Check out the program for upcoming LAPP and LAPTh Wednesdays