Cosmology and Theoretical Physics Group at Unicam
There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle (Albert Einstein)
I believe that a scientist looking at nonscientific problems is just as dumb as the next guy (Richard Feynman)
Physics is not what you're working on, but how you're working on it (John Hopfield)
Cosmolab: the Cosmology and Theoretical Physics group of the University of Camerino
Cosmolab, the Cosmology Research Group at University of Camerino, has been established under the direction of Prof. Orlando Luongo to pursue research activities in Cosmology and Theoretical Physics at the University of Camerino with the ambitious goal to advance the scientific understanding of our universe.
It exists as a hub for innovative research, fostering new ideas across a range of disciplines, including cosmology, quantum information, quantum field theory, and particle physics.
Located within the Physics Division, of the School of Science and Technology of the University of Camerino, the group builds on the University of Camerino’s tradition of excellence in theoretical and interdisciplinary research.
Several ideas and projects in cosmology and gravitational theory are explored alongside cutting-edge developments in quantum systems and particle physics, with our researchers making internationally recognized contributions to these fields.
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Research areas
Theoretical and Observational Cosmology
Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe as a whole, including its origins, structure, evolution, and ultimate fate. It seeks to understand the large-scale properties of the cosmos, such as the distribution of galaxies, the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and the dynamics of space-time.
Main research topics:
Structure formation in presence of dark energy.
Relativistic Astrophysics, Black Holes and Theories of Gravity
Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that applies the principles of physics and chemistry to understand the nature and behavior of celestial objects and phenomena. It explores topics such as the life cycles of stars, the formation of galaxies, the properties of black holes, and the nature of interstellar matter. By combining observational data with theoretical models, astrophysics seeks to explain the physical processes that govern the universe, from the smallest particles to the largest cosmic structures.
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Quantum Field Theory is a theoretical framework in physics that combines quantum mechanics and special relativity to describe the behavior of fundamental particles and their interactions. In QFT, particles are seen as excitations of underlying fields that pervade space-time. It provides the foundation for understanding the electromagnetic, weak, and strong nuclear forces through the Standard Model of particle physics. QFT is essential for describing processes at very small scales, such as particle collisions in accelerators, and has applications in condensed matter physics, cosmology, and beyond.
Main research topics:
Astroparticle and High Energy Physics
Hig energy physics studies the fundamental particles of matter and the forces governing their interactions, described by the Standard Model. It explores quarks, leptons, and bosons, focusing on forces like the strong, weak, electromagnetic, and (partially) gravity.
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Relativistic Quantum Information
Relativistic Quantum Information is an interdisciplinary field that merges quantum information theory with relativistic physics, particularly concepts from special and general relativity. It explores how quantum systems behave and encode information when influenced by relativistic effects, such as high velocities, gravitational fields, or spacetime curvature.
Main research topics:
Entanglement entropy in curved spacetimes
Relativistic quantum communication
Entanglement generation in inflationary cosmology
Thermodynamics and Relativistic Aspects of Thermodynamics
Main research topics:
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