Numerical Relativity and Fundamental Fields
IFPU
7-11 April 2025
In our current booming era of gravitational wave (GW) astronomy, numerical relativity (NR) is an essential tool that allows us to model gravitational phenomena in the strong-field regime. The evo- lution of fundamental scalar or vector fields in NR is a powerful way to investigate physics beyond our current model of the Universe: General Relativity plus the Standard Model. The primary aim of this workshop will be to catalyse scientific discussion on this topic between members of the numer- ical relativity community and members of IFPU, with the potential to generate new scientific ideas and projects of key importance to current and future GW experiments. Topics covered will include exotic compact objects, dark matter and topological defects, modified gravity, critical collapse and inflation.
Meeting program:
Organisers:
- Amelia Drew (IFPU/ICTP)
- Katy Clough (Queen Mary University of London)
- Daniela Cors (University of Cambridge)
Participants:
- TBA