Organized by:
Thomas Dumitrescu (UCLA)
Ethan Neil (University of Colorado)
Zohar Komargodski (SCGP)
Francesco Sannino (University of Southern Denmark)
Mithat Unsal (North Carolina State University)
Quantum Field Theory (QFT) provides the universal language for modem physics, yet our understanding is severely limited in the non-perturbative regime where interactions are strong. This fundamental challenge is not confined to a single domain; it is the central obstacle in understanding quark confinement in particle physics, the nature of quantum gravity, and the exotic phases of condensed matter systems. Progress requires a concerted effort that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Recent years have seen a surge of new theoretical insights and also a host of new ideas that opened the way for previously intractable numerical calculations.
Corresponding to these recent developments, this proposal outlines an intensive program to explore these advances and discuss the next challenges and milestones.
We will bring leading international researchers from high energy physics to condensed matter theory to foster a collaborative environment where participants can present their latest results, share tools, and work together to tackle the common challenges in these sub-fields. We also believe that this multi-disciplinary workshop will facilitate new ideas at the interface of the different communities.