Symmetries and Groups in Contemporary Physics

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Functional Analysis, Group Theory

• Author: Chengming Bai, Jean-Pierre Gazeau, Mo-Lin Ge
• ISBN: 9789814518567
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Publication: July 26, 2013
• Imprint: WSPC
• Language: English

This volume focuses on developments in the field of group theory in its broadest sense and is of interest to theoretical and experimental physicists, mathematicians, and scientists in related disciplines who are interested in the latest methods and applications. In an increasingly ultra-specialized world, this volume will demonstrate the interchange of ideas and methods in theoretical and mathematical physics.

Contents:

• The Wigner Medal

• The Hermann Weyl Prize

• Plenary Session

• Parallel Sessions:

  • Nonlinear Sciences
  • Quantum Algebras
  • Superintegrable Hamiltonians
  • Applications in Biology
  • Quantum Information and Representation Theory
  • Finite Quantum Systems and Combinatorial Physics
  • Symmetries in String Theory and Supergravity
  • Loop Quantum Gravity
  • Tensor and Group Field Theories for Quantum Gravity
  • Conformal Field Theories
  • Supersymmetry and Quantum Groups
  • Applications in Particle and Nuclear Physics
  • General Quantum Mechanics and Its Mathematical Methods Involving Group Theory

• Poster Session

Readership: Researchers and specialists in group theory and its applications to mathematics, physics and other fields in natural science.
Key Features:

• Wide range of topics in theoretical and mathematical physics
• Contains the most recent developments in innovative fields like quantum information, physics and biology, quantum gravity (e.g., strings, loop, tensor fields approaches), combinatorial physics
• Cross-sectional view of these developments given by prominent specialists, be they promising young scientists (e.g. Gurau, Chiribella, etc.) or confirmed researchers (e.g., Lewandowski, Batchelor, Wang, Murakami, Busch, etc.)