Projects
Unlocking the Dark Universe with Gravitational Wave Observations: from Quantum Optics to Quantum Gravity Ghent University
The spectacular first direct detections of gravitational waves (GW) have opened up hitherto unexplored and extreme regions of the universe. To realize the rich discovery potential of GWs with laser interferometry will require new collaborations and initiatives at the interface of physics and engineering. With this Declaration of Intent our research groups join forces to put forward a coherent research program building on our strengths and ...
Unlocking the Dark Universe with Gravitational Wave Observations: from Quantum Optics to Quantum Gravity. KU Leuven
Investigating signatures of quantum gravity via classical and quantum corrections in black holes KU Leuven
One outstanding challenge in fundamental physics pertains to finding a consistent theory of quantum gravity - the intersection of gravitational physics and quantum physics. Black holes are interesting models to understand the quantum structure of gravity. As technology has advanced and there have been more experimental probes for gravity, it is then time to provide additional theoretical predictions that may ultimately be observed. Of ...
Pilot-wave interpretation of quantum fields and quantum gravity. KU Leuven
Solvable models of quantum gravity and holography Ghent University
The black hole information paradox raised by Hawking in the '70s and other related problems in the quantization of gravity have remained unanswered for quite some time. The difficulties regarding the non-renormalizability of the Einstein-Hilbert action can be averted by working in lower dimensions. By formulating this theory in the context of holography, we are guided by the major breakthroughs in that field throughout the years. In this ...
Unlocking the Dark Universe with Gravitational Wave Observations: from QuantumOptics to Quantum Gravity. University of Antwerp
Decoherence and Infrared Effects in Quantum Gravity KU Leuven
In theoretical physics, quantum field theory is extremely successful at describing the smallest building blocks of the universe, like electrons and other particles, while Einstein’s theory of general relativity describes space, time, and gravity up to cosmic scales. We still do not have a unified theory of quantum gravity that is both complete and fully understood; nevertheless, promising tools, such as information theory, give us insight ...
Quantum Gravity in the Sky: Observables of String Theory Black Holes. KU Leuven
Recent advances in quantum gravity challenge the classical viewpoint that black hole horizons shroud their inner structure. However, there is no consensus on the scale of possible quantum corrections to classical General Relativity. This undermines the scientific potential to probe quantum gravity of current large observational programs. With this project, I will develop quantum gravity models of black holes and their astrophysical ...
Quantum Gravity in the Sky KU Leuven
Recent advances in quantum gravity challenge the classical viewpoint that black hole horizons shroud their inner structure. However, there is no consensus on the scale of possible quantum corrections to the classical horizon of General Relativity. This undermines the scientific potential to probe quantum gravity of current large observational programs. With this project, I will develop quantum gravity models of black holes and their ...