Research in the Theory of Elementary Particles and Quantum Field Theory

University Of Maryland, College Park, College Park MD

Investigators

Abstract

A broad program of research in the theory of elementary particles and quantum field theory will include investigation of composite models of particles thought to be elementary up to now using the existence of extra space dimensions. The relation of violations of CPT symmetry, where C is charge conjugation or matter-antimatter exchange, P is parity or space inversion, and T is time reversal, to violations of Lorentz invariance (i.e., of the theory of relativity) will be investigated. The nature of elementary particle statistics will be explored. These investigations are central to the understanding of the properties and interactions of elementary particles.