A study of the fundamental mechanism in the gauge/gravity correspondence

Project Gist

Clarify the basic principle of quantum gravity!

Keywords

Super String Theory, Gauge Theory, Gravity, AdS/CFT correspondence, Gauge/Gravity correspondence

Joint Research/Academic Institutions Abroad

National Taiwan University, National Center for Theoretical Sciences (NCTS), National Tsing Hua University, University of Bern, the University of Turin, York University, University of Murcia, Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Yau Mathematical Sciences Center Tsinghua University, Shing-Tung Yau Center of Southeast University, the Vienna University of Technology, the University of British Columbia

Background and Purpose

Super String Theory is regarded as a unified theory of four forces (electromagnetic force, weak force, strong force, gravity) that exist in nature. In this string-theory framework, there is a close relation between gauge theory and gravity, and in some setups duality (equivalence) holds. The purpose of this research project is to elucidate the mathematical structure behind this duality and to explore the basic principle in the quantum theory of gravity, whose substance is still unknown.

Project Achievements

Regarding the gauge/gravity correspondence, which is the research subject of this project, we have promoted the research from various viewpoints such as integrability, TTbar deformation, and a flow equation. In particular, I have written international co-authored treatises through joint research with the Wigner Research Centre for Physics, the University of Bern, and the University of Turin.
In addition, international research exchanges were conducted by holding an international conference with NCTS at Tsinghua University and an international workshop with National Taiwan University at Kyoto University.

Future Prospects

While continuing research exchanges with National Taiwan University, which has been strengthened with the support of SPIRITS, we will cultivate joint search with other overseas research institutes and aim to further expand international research exchanges. I would like to apply for bilateral exchanges and the core-to-core program as research funds for that purpose.

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Principal Investigator