CIRM Luminy, Marseille, France
September 2, 2019
Twistor theory was originally proposed by Roger Penrose as a geometric
framework for physics that aims to unify general relativity and
quantum mechanics. In this approach, spacetime is secondary with
events being derived objects that correspond to compact holomorphic
curves in a complex three--fold, the twistor space.
Loop quantum gravity is a background-independent approach to the
quantization of general relativity. It provides a compelling picture
of quantum spacetime in terms of a collection of `atoms’ with discrete
spectra, and the possibility of resolving the singularities of general
relativity.
The communities working in these two theories share both technical and
a conceptual pillars, however the fields have evolved independently
for many years, with different methods and intermediate goals. The
aim of the meeting is to bring together for the first time the two
communities in a broad and comprehensive way, to strengthen this
interdisciplinary overlap and foster new collaborations and
developments, concentrating primarily on the geometric and
general-relativistic aspects. Leading international researchers both
in twistor theory and loop quantum gravity will have the opportunity
to establish and consolidate the connections between the two areas of
research, and to overcome problems at the forefront of both fields.
We have some funding available to cover room and board at the
conference venue. Priority for these fundings will be given to
students and young postdoc. Accommodation and full board at CIRM is
93.70 euros per day for a single, 85.45 for a double. More info at
https://www.fr-cirm-math.fr/tarifs.html
Please register on the webpage
https://conferences.cirm-math.fr/2082.html