Astrophysical Tests Of Fundamental Physics

Convened by: Carlos J.A.P. Martins (PT)

Location: 26-30 March 2008, Porto, Portugal

Keywords

Fundamental Physics; Cosmology; Early Universe; Scalar Fields; Observational Tests

Summary

The deepest enigma of modern physics is whether or not there are any fundamental scalar fields in nature: although there are widely accepted theories in particle physics and cosmology which rely on them (cf. the Higgs in the standard model of particle physics, the dilaton and moduli in string theory, or the inflaton and quintessence fields in cosmology), neither has so far produced any definitive evidence for them. This workshop will bring together Europe's best experts in the various approaches to this and related topics, and identify key observational probes of fundamental phsyics. A workshop of this kind, sponsored by a cross-disciplinary body like ESF, will have a strong steering effect on the future activities of the community, as well as identify the key strategic decisions that the european resarch and funding organizations should consider.

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