Progress and Visions in Quantum Theory in View of Gravity
- Symposia
- Leipzig
- Start date
- End date
- Location Leipzig
More information
The conference focuses on a critical discussion of the status and prospects of current approaches in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, in particular concerning gravity. In contrast to typical conferences, instead of reporting on the most recent technical results, participants are invited to discuss:
- visions and new ideas in foundational physics, in particular concerning foundations of quantum field theory,
- which physical principles of quantum (field) theory can be considered fundamental in view of gravity,
- new experimental perspectives in the interplay between gravity and quantum theory.
In tradition of the meetings in Blaubeuren (2003 and 2005), Leipzig (2007) and Regensburg (2010 and 2014), the conference brings together physicists, mathematicians and philosophers working on foundations of mathematical physics.
The conference is dedicated to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Eberhard Zeidler, who sadly passed away on 18 November 2016. He was the founding director of the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences. With his outstanding knowledge and warm-hearted personality, he helped shape this conference series. The organisers are thankful for all the inspiration he provided and aim at keeping alive his scientific visions.
Further information and registration
The event addresses a professional audience. Admission is free of charge. Registration is mandatory. Please send an e-mail to avanden(at)mis.mpg.de.
Contact
PD Dr. Jürgen Tolksdorf
Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences
Fon: 0341/99 59 856
E-mail: tolksdorf(at)mis.mpg.de