IAS Program on Fundamental Physics (FP 2025)

Asia/Hong_Kong
IAS Program on Fundamental Physics HKUST (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
Description

Program: January 13-17, 2025

2025 IAS Program on Fundamental Physics


With the discovery of the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in 2012, the primary objectives of high-energy physics have shifted towards the precise measurement of the Higgs properties and the exploration of new physics beyond the Standard Model. This pivotal discovery has opened new avenues for research aimed at resolving long-standing fundamental puzzles in physics, such as the naturalness problem, the nature of dark matter, the origin of cosmic baryon asymmetry, the origin of neutrino mass, etc.

To address these critical questions, there is a strong impetus for the construction of next-generation experimental facilities, including electron-positron (e+e-) colliders and high-energy proton-proton (pp) colliders, or even muon colliders. The e+e- collider is envisioned as a precision machine specifically designed for in-depth studies of Higgs physics, allowing researchers to measure its properties with unprecedented precision. In contrast, the high-energy hadron or muon colliders aim for the direct discovery of new physics, potentially revealing phenomena that could reshape our understanding of the universe.

In addition to these future collider, the direct observation of the first gravitational wave event by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory in 2015 has ushered in a new era of astrophysical research, providing unique opportunities to investigate these fundamental puzzles. This groundbreaking event represents a significant milestone in the field of multi-messenger astronomy, where different types of astronomical signals—such as electromagnetic radiation and gravitational waves—are integrated to gain a more comprehensive understanding of cosmic events. Recent achievements in nanoHz gravitational wave detection using pulsar timing arrays have further propelled this trend. The distinct nature of these methodologies creates a powerful complementarity, enhancing our ability to tackle complex scientific questions.

At HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study at HKUST, the program on high-energy physics commenced in 2015. In 2025, we will host a five-day conference on January 13-17 with an expanded theme, including An IAS Nobel Lecture given by Prof. Takaaki KAJITA from The University of Tokyo entitled “Gravitational Wave Astronomy with KAGRA” at 4:00 pm on January 16, 2025 (Thursday) (See details here).  While the conference will continue to emphasize discussions on future collider projects, we also aim to bring together experts working on interdisciplinary topics that bridge high-energy physics with astronomy and cosmology. This approach seeks to foster enhanced communication and collaboration among various subcommunities, enriching the overall discourse and promoting innovative research directions. By integrating insights from different fields, we hope to advance our collective understanding of the fundamental questions that lie at the heart of modern physics.

 

Group Photo

Organizers and the participants gather for a group photo.


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Program Secretariat:
Participants
  • Albert Kong
  • Alexander Milov
  • Angeles FAUS-GOLFE
  • Ania Liu
  • Archil Kobakhidze
  • Aya Ishihara
  • Baochen Tian
  • Bilal Javed Mughal
  • Bin Hu
  • Bin Wang
  • Brian FOSTER
  • Chak Chung SHAM
  • Charmaine Wong
  • Chen Zhang
  • Cheuk Kan Kelvin YUE
  • Chingam Fong
  • Christian Heiderijk
  • Christina Gao
  • Chun Kit Lo
  • Chun Pui Wu
  • Constantine Ho
  • Daniel Schulte
  • Dao Cong Minh TRANG
  • Dazhang LI
  • Donald Choy CHANG
  • Dong-Gang Wang
  • Dou Wang
  • Fangyi Guo
  • Fen Yan
  • Fiesta Ting Yan LEUNG
  • Gang Chen
  • Giorgio Manzoni
  • Haijing Wang
  • Han Gil Choi
  • Hancen Lu
  • Hao Zhang
  • Haoyu Shi
  • Hengjian LI
  • Hoi Tung WAT
  • Huaqiao Zhang
  • Huirong Qi
  • Igor Boyko
  • Inho Choi
  • Ivan Arraut
  • Jason Poon
  • Jiajun Liao
  • Jianchun Wang
  • Jiangyi YI
  • Jianhao WU
  • Jianqi Yan
  • Jiawei Wang
  • Jie Feng
  • Jie GAO
  • Jie Gao
  • Jie Jiang
  • Jiyuan Zhai
  • Joao GUIMARAES DA COSTA
  • Joseph Wang
  • Junxuan Xu
  • Ka Hei Choy
  • Ka Wai, Adrian Chung
  • Ka Yan Fan
  • Ka Yau Elwin Li
  • Kai Yi
  • Kaifeng ZHENG
  • Kailib Ryan Doney
  • Kaiyuan FAN
  • Kazunori Kohri
  • Kei Yin Eltis AU
  • Ki Lie
  • Kin Keung KWAN
  • Kin-Wang Ng
  • King Ying Yau
  • Kingman Cheung
  • Kirill PROKOFIEV
  • Kun Liu
  • Kwok Ching Cheung
  • Laura Uronen
  • Leo Hu
  • Lorenzo Calibbi
  • Makoto TOBIYAMA
  • Marica BIAGIN
  • Mark HERTZBERG
  • Mei Zhao
  • Michael Kwok Lam Chu
  • Mingrui ZHOU
  • Minlin Wu
  • Nicolas Yunes
  • Ning Zhou
  • Nuria Catalan Lasheras
  • Otto Hannuksela
  • Otto Kong
  • Paul Martens
  • Peiyan Hu
  • Po Leung WONG
  • Qi Yan
  • Qibin LIU
  • Qimin Jiang
  • Qingjin Xu
  • Qishan LIU
  • Quan Ji
  • Richard Brito
  • Sabeela Shah
  • Saeed Ullah Khan
  • Sakhorn Rimjaem
  • Sam Wong
  • Samson Leong
  • Seth Koren
  • Sha Bai
  • Shan Jin
  • Shanzhen Chen
  • Shing Him, Samuel Tse
  • Shiu-Hang (Herman) Lee
  • Shu Li
  • Shuangshi Fang
  • Siyang Ling
  • Sridhara DASU
  • Steinar STAPNES
  • Tao LIU
  • Tatsuya Nakada
  • Tejaswi Venumadhav Nerella
  • Teng Ma
  • Thomas Ng
  • Tsz Hong Kwok
  • Ui Min
  • Wan Haoting
  • Wan-Zhe FENG
  • Wang To Anthony AU
  • Wei Su
  • Wei Wei
  • Weijing DAI
  • Wen Han Chiu
  • Wen Kang
  • Xiangwei WANG
  • Xiaolong Wang
  • Xin Shi
  • Xinchou Lou
  • Xing-Jiang Zhu
  • Xingkai ZHANG
  • Xinyu CHEN
  • Xiongbo Yan
  • Xu-Xiang Li
  • Xuai Zhuang
  • Xuhui Jiang
  • Yan-Qing Ma
  • Yanjiao Ma
  • Yanjun Tu
  • Yanyan Gao
  • Yaru WU
  • Yi Wang
  • Yi Wang
  • Yichi ZHANG
  • Yifan LIU
  • Yiming Li
  • Yiming Zhong
  • Yiming ZHU
  • Ying Zhang
  • Yingshun Zhu
  • Yiqi Xie
  • Yiwei Wang
  • Yong Liu
  • Yonghao LIU
  • Yongsheng Ma
  • Yu Hamada
  • Yu-Cheng Qiu
  • Yubo, Allan Mo
  • Yuehong Xie
  • Yuexin Wang
  • Yuhui LI
  • Yunke Zhao
  • Yunyun Fan
  • Yuri Davydov
  • Yuxuan He
  • Zhandong Zhang
  • Zhi-Zhang Peng
  • Zhijun Liang
  • Zijun Xu
  • Zongpu Wang
  • Zusheng Zhou