PhD in Quantum Field Theory

Quantum field theory (QFT) is the framework that describes most quantum phenomena in the universe. One of the greatest open problems in QFT is to give a systematic way to understand strongly interacting QFTs, where non-perturbative features become important. In this project, the student will apply techniques from mathematical physics, such as generalized symmetries and topologically invariant QFTs (TQFTs), to study non-perturbative aspects of QFT. Projects are available in the study of formal aspects of generalized symmetries, semiclassical study of monopoles, and the applications of generalized symmetry to problems in particle physics.