Particle Physics Phenomenology in the Standard Model and Beyond (2008-2013)JF
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
Particle physics is the branch of physics concerned with the behaviour of matter at the smallest distances. Over the years, physicists have developed the 'Standard Model' of particle physics. It is a very elegant theory capable of describing pretty much all known phenomena (at least in principle) with the exception of gravity and it has been tested to remarkable precision in equally remarkable experiments based at the world's 'atom smashers' (a.k.a. particle accelerators). However, we know that the Standard Model is flawed and so we expect there to be physics 'Beyond the Standard Model'. This research project is concerned with identifying possible sources of new physics and exploring how it might manifest itself in experiments. This study is very timely because the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will soon start up at CERN, the European Centre for Particle Physics. This is the most powerful accelerator ever built and it is seriously expected to push the Standard Model to breaking point. QCD is that part of the Standard Model concerned with the strong nuclear force. It is rich in interesting physics and not so well understood as the rest of the Standard Model. We are experts in its study and will explore various aspects of QCD in this project. Moreover, QCD effects are almost always present in particle collisions and they must be understood if we are to make the most of our experiments. We will pay close attention to understanding the role of QCD when searching for new physics. The Big Bang model of the Universe implies there was a time, very early in the Universe's history, when particle physics played a crucial role in the evolution of the Universe. We will devote time in this project to exploring the particle physics of the Early Universe.
Organisations
Publications
Choudhury S
(2014)
Constraining $ \mathcal{N} $ = 1 supergravity inflationary framework with non-minimal Kähler operators
in Journal of High Energy Physics
Bezrukov F
(2013)
Leptogenesis in models with keV sterile neutrino dark matter
in Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics
Dev P
(2015)
TeV Scale Lepton Number Violation and Baryogenesis
in Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Dickinson R
(2015)
Negative-frequency modes in quantum field theory
in Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Pilaftsis A
(2015)
Symmetry Improved 2PI Effective Action and the Infrared Divergences of the Standard Model
in Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Dev P
(2015)
Natural Standard Model Alignment in the Two Higgs Doublet Model
in Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Millington P
(2013)
Thermal field theory to all orders in gradient expansion
in Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Pilaftsis A
(2013)
Advances in Leptogenesis
in Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Dev P
(2015)
Flavour effects in Resonant Leptogenesis from semi-classical and Kadanoff-Baym approaches
in Journal of Physics: Conference Series
McDonald J
(2012)
Simultaneous Generation of WIMP Miracle-like Densities of Baryons and Dark Matter
in Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Description | Progress on many fronts towards a better understanding of the universe, by developing theoretical models constrained by data from the LHC and cosmology experiments such as Planck. |
Exploitation Route | Other scientists will develop their research in light of our publications. |
Sectors | Energy |
Description | Researchers supported by this award have been very active in outreach activities for the general public, schools and scientists from other fields |
First Year Of Impact | 2014 |
Sector | Education |
Impact Types | Cultural,Societal |