The research activities of the GAST group in Trieste focus on the study of non-perturbative effects in field and string theories, gravitational physics, black holes, and their relationship with mathematical physics and geometry.
Research lines include understanding gauge theories in strong coupling regimes in various spacetime dimensions, with or without supersymmetry, using the crucial concept of duality. The group also develops a refined concept of symmetry in quantum field theories based on so-called non-invertible or categorical symmetries, utilizing localization techniques for Feynman path integrals in quantum field theories and their relation to integrable systems for the exact study of observables in strongly coupled regimes. Applications involve holographic descriptions of gravity theories, black hole entropy, quasi-normal modes, and gravitational waves.
Structured staff:
- Sergio Benvenuti (INFN)
- Ugo Bruzzo (U. Trieste)
- Michele Cirafici (U. Trieste)
- Giovanni Landi (U. Trieste)
- Alessandro Tanzini (coordinator) (SISSA)
Link to GAST web site.
