Field Theory, Gravity, and High-Energy Theory

The Department of Physics supports an active research program in theoretical physics, spanning gravity, high-energy theory, and the mathematical foundations of modern physics. Faculty collaborate with researchers across the nation and internationally to explore fundamental questions about spacetime, quantum fields, and the structure of the universe.

Research Areas

Our work covers a broad range of interconnected topics to advance our understanding about the cosmos. Ongoing efforts are in topics including:

• General relativity and gravitation
• Classical and quantum field theory
• Conformal and scale-invariant gravity models
• Unified field theories
• Black holes and relativistic astrophysics
• Supergravity
• String theory and holography
• Geometrical methods and computer-algebra techniques in mathematical physics

Opportunities for Students

Students engage directly with cutting-edge theoretical research, developing advanced analytical and computational skills while working on problems at the frontiers of gravitational physics and high-energy theory.