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SUMMARY:IAS Program on Fundamental Physics (FP 2026)
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: IAS Program on Fundamental Physics HKUST (The Hong K
 ong University of Science and Technology)\n\nProgram: January 12-16\, 2026
 \n2026 IAS Program on Fundamental Physics (FP2026)\nThe discovery of the H
 iggs boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in 2012 has fundamentally tr
 ansformed the landscape of high-energy physics. This monumental achievemen
 t has shifted the focus of research towards not only precise measurements 
 of the Higgs properties but also the exploration of new physics beyond the
  Standard Model. Key unresolved questions remain\, including the naturalne
 ss problem\, the nature of dark matter\, the origin of cosmic baryon asymm
 etry\, and the origin of neutrino mass. These fundamental puzzles are crit
 ical not only for our understanding of the universe but also for the devel
 opment of future theoretical frameworks and experimental facilities.\nIn l
 ight of these challenges\, there is a compelling need for a focused progra
 m that brings together experts from high-energy physics and related fields
 \, to facilitate in-depth discussions on how next-generation experimental 
 facilities\, such as electron-positron colliders and high-energy proton-pr
 oton colliders\, muon colliders\, can be utilized to address these pressin
 g issues. The e+e- collider\, for instance\, is envisioned as a precision 
 machine designed specifically for detailed studies of Higgs physics\, allo
 wing researchers to measure its properties with unprecedented accuracy. Hi
 gh-energy colliders instead aim for the direct discovery of new physics\, 
 potentially revealing phenomena that could reshape our understanding of th
 e universe.\nFurthermore\, the direct observation of gravitational waves b
 y the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in 2015 h
 as ushered in a new era of astrophysical research. This groundbreaking eve
 nt has opened new avenues for investigating the fundamental puzzles such a
 s dark matter and cosmic baryon asymmetry through multi-messenger astronom
 y\, where various types of astronomical signals - such as electromagnetic 
 radiation\, gravitational waves and neutrinos - are integrated to provide 
 a comprehensive understanding of cosmic events. Moreover\, technology for 
 quantum precision measurement has made a groundbreaking leap in recent dec
 ade\, achieving unprecedented sensitivity and accuracy through the princip
 les of quantum mechanics. This advancement has made it a powerful tool for
  unraveling the mysteries in fundamental physics\, capable of detecting we
 ak signals and interactions that traditional sensors may overlook. As tech
 nology continues to evolve\, quantum precision measurement is expected to 
 probe the true nature of dark matter also and actively advance the explora
 tion of other relevant frontiers. By merging insights from high-energy phy
 sics\, multi-messenger astronomy\, and quantum sensing\, innovative resear
 ch directions can be fostered and understanding of the universe deepened.\
 nAt the HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study\, the program on hi
 gh-energy physics (or fundamental physics) commenced in 2015. In 2026\, a 
 five-day conference will be hosted from January 12 to 16\, which will emph
 asize discussions on future collider projects\, and meanwhile bring togeth
 er experts working on interdisciplinary topics that bridge high-energy phy
 sics with astronomy and quantum sensing. This collaborative approach is es
 sential for enriching the overall discourse and promoting innovative resea
 rch directions. By integrating insights from different fields\, it is hope
 d to advance the collective understanding of the fundamental questions tha
 t lie at the heart of modern physics.\n \nConfirmed Key Participants\n\n\
 n\n\nMichael BENEDIKT\n \nCERN \n\n\nDiego BLAS\n \nInstitut de Fisica 
 d'Altes Energies\n\n\nDmitry BUDKER\n \nJohannes Gutenberg University of 
 Mainz\n\n\nAllen CALDWELL\n \nMax Planck Institute for Physics\n\n\nTizia
 no CAMPORESI\n \nBoston University\n\n\nCsaba CSAKI\n \nCornell Universi
 ty\n\n\nKyle DAWSON\n \nUniversity of Utah\n\n\nJohn ELLIS\n \nKing's Co
 llege London\n\n\nBrian FOSTER\n \nUniversity of Oxford\n\n\nGiorgio GRAT
 TA \n \nStandford University\n\n\nMiao HE\n \nInstitute of High Energy 
 Physics\, Chinese Academy of Sciences\n\n\nAndreas HOECKER\n \nCERN\n\n\n
 Karl JAKOBS\n \nUniversitaet Freiburg\n\n\nYi JIAO\n \nInstitute of High
  Energy Physics\, Chinese Academy of Sciences\n\n\nJenny LIST\n \nDESY\n\
 n\nXinchou LOU\n \nInstitute of High Energy Physics\, Chinese Academy of 
 Sciences\n\n\nTatsuya NAKADA\n \nEPFL\n\n\nXinhua PENG\n \nUniversity of
  Science and Technology of China\n\n\nSurjeet RAJENDRAN\n \nJohns Hopkins
  University\n\n\nAndreas RINGWALD\n \nDESY\n\n\nDaniel SCHULTE\n \nCERN\
 n\n\nYifang WANG\n \nInstitute of High Energy Physics\, Chinese Academy o
 f Sciences\n\n\nBing ZHANG\n \nThe University of Hong Kong\n\n\nFrank ZIM
 MERMANN\n \nCERN\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Important Notice (updated as of De
 cember 11\, 2025):  We have been informed that some of our speakers have r
 eceived emails from travel agencies regarding lodging arrangements for the
  conference. Please note that all official correspondence related to the c
 onference will come from the Secretariat\, using an email address that end
 s in @ust.hk. If you receive any conference-related emails from addresses 
 other than @ust.hk\, we advise you not to respond\, click on any links\, o
 r provide any personal or credit card information. For any questions\, ple
 ase contact us directly at iasfp@ust.hk.\n\n\n\n\n \nGroup Photo\n\nOrgan
 izers and the participants gather for a group photo.\n \nPrevious Program
 s\n\n\n\n\n2025\n2024\n2023\n2022\n2021\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n201
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