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Paul Saffin

Lecturer, Faculty of Science

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  • workRoom B108 Centre for Astronomy & Particle Physics
    University Park
    Nottingham
    NG7 2RD
    UK
  • work0115 951 5159
  • fax0115 951 5180

Research Summary

My main research interests in theoretical physics are to understand various structures in quantum field theory and theories of gravity. Of particular interest are the non-perturbative properties of… read more

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Current Research

My main research interests in theoretical physics are to understand various structures in quantum field theory and theories of gravity. Of particular interest are the non-perturbative properties of field theories, such as solitonic objects, and their dynamical behaviour. This includes the study of supersymmetric solutions of supergravity; the implications of braneworlds; the interaction of topological defects; scaling solutions in cosmology; reheating after inflation; the statistical properties of cosmic string networks. This is an incredibly rich area of study and allows one to learn many skills, from analytic techniques to large-scale computer simulations. More information of the particle-theory group may be found at Nottingham Particle theory GroupTEACHINGF34AG1  Gravity module

School of Physics and Astronomy

The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 [0]115 951 5183
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