| The theoretical particle physics group carries out research in a broad range of topics ranging from particle phenomenology to mathematical aspects of string theory. In addition to the professorial faculty, listed above, the group consists of about 10 research faculty and about 25 graduate students. There are opportunities for new graduate students to do research in particle physics phenomenology and string theory. Recent research in particle physics phenomenology has included work in the following topics: signals of new physics at the LHC, studies of the Higgs boson, various extensions of the standard model, Lee-Wick theory, and implications of results in cosmology to particle physics. Recent research in string theory has included studies of how to derive supersymmetric grand unified extensions of the standard model, supersymmetry breaking mechanisms, aspects of AdS/CFT duality, topological string theory and black hole entropy, applications of string theory to various mathematical topics including knot theory and the geometric Langlands program. Most graduate students doing research in our group are supported by Teaching Assistantships. In the future we hope to support more of our students with fellowships. For further information about the group see the theoretical particle physics group's website: http://www.theory.caltech.edu/ |
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