Speaker: Dr Kacper Debski
Affiliation: University of Warsaw (Poland)

Abstract

We develop an extension of special relativity in 1+3 dimensional spacetime to account for superluminal inertial observers and show that such extension rules out the conventional dynamics of mechanical point-like particles and forces one to use a field-theoretic framework. Therefore we show that field theory can be viewed as a direct consequence of extended special relativity.

About Physics Seminars

The weekly Physics Seminar series focuses on a broad range of physics research within SMP, along with frequent presentations from visiting researchers. Seminars are usually scheduled for 1.00pm on Tuesdays.

The talks are typically more specialised than a colloquium but are often attended by staff and PhD students across a broad range of areas. Speakers are thus encouraged to include introductory material in the talks.

All SMP researchers and HDR students are encouraged to speak. Please email Lewis Williamson to register your interest.

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Venue

Physics Annexe (06)
Room: 
Room: 407 (and via Zoom: https://uqz.zoom.us/j/94116861984)