Cosmology and Theoretical Physics Group
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 refers to the Cosmology and Theoretical Physics group of the University of Camerino and has been established under the direction of Prof. Orlando Luongo to pursue research activities in Cosmology and Theoretical Physics at the University of Camerino.
The group works with the ambitious goal to advance the scientific understanding of our universe, making up fruitful interactions with internal and external researchers with whom every component of the group extensively collaborates.
In so doing, CosmoLab represents a hub for innovative research, for discussions, outreaches, journal clubs, innovation and, in general, it is thought to foster new ideas across a wide range of disciplines. In modern years, physics is intertwined with several other subjects, as demonstrated by the recent Nobel prizes awarded scientists that have contributed in a broad sense to discover new avenues of science. CosmoLab, then, includes the subjects of cosmology, quantum information, quantum field theory, particle physics, thermodynamics, statistical physics, and so on.
The central group is mainly located within the Physics Division of the School of Science and Technology of the University of Camerino and reflects the University of Camerino’s tradition of excellence in theoretical and interdisciplinary research.
Several ideas and projects are explored within CosmoLab with our researchers making internationally recognized contributions to these fields. The group is composed by several bachelor's, master's and PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and professors.
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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT - "New Avenues for Classical and Quantum Cosmology" - Camerino (Italy), September 1-5, 2025. Link
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.
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.
Astroparticle and High Energy Physics
High 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.
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:
Black hole thermodynamics
Non-extensive thermodynamics
Geometric thermodynamics
Fundamental limits in information theory
Information geometry
