New Probes of the Universe: Exploring the Interface of Particle Physics and Gravitational Waves

This Seminar explores the joint role that particle physics and gravitational waves can play in telling us about the physics of the early Universe and the deep structure of matter. Physics topics include phase transitions in the early Universe, black holes (also as possible dark matter candidates), CMB polarization as a probe of inflation, what the Higgs boson might be telling us as a clue to deeper physics, and tiny neutrino masses and possible axion-like particles as probes of new physics at very high scales. The high luminosity upgrade of the LHC, the LISA gravitational waves mission and other key experiments will provide exciting data in the next decade.
The Seminar will promote new synergies between the particle physics and gravitational waves communities in our quest to access to this unexplored new physics, including how new quantum sensing technologies can play an important role on the experimental side. 
Invited speakers will cover a broad spectrum of key issues in this frontline science with a view to promoting exciting new cross-disciplinary discussion and collaboration. Young researchers (Ph D students and postdocs up to 4 years from Ph D) from the particle physics, gravitational waves and cosmology communities are especially encouraged to apply. Selected young researchers should present a poster and will be encouraged to participate fully in the scientific discussions.

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