Colloquium: The Long Search for New Physics
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025
- Time: Starts: 13:00
- Venue: Join us in-person at the John Ioannides Auditorium, Fresnel Building, The Cyprus Institute. Or, alternatively follow along on The Cyprus Institute YouTube channel
- Speaker: Dr Simone Bacchio, CaSToRC, The Cyprus Institute
Abstract
The Standard Model (SM) of particle physics is one of the most successful scientific frameworks ever developed, providing a precise description of fundamental particles and their interactions. Yet, despite its many triumphs, it remains incomplete. Open questions—such as the nature of dark matter, the matter-antimatter asymmetry, and unexplained anomalies—suggest the existence of physics beyond the SM. In this talk, we will explore these challenges, with a particular focus on quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and the role of numerical simulations using lattice QCD. A key highlight will be the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon, where recent experimental results hint at a possible deviation from SM predictions.
At The Cyprus Institute, our group, as part of the Extended Twisted Mass Collaboration (ETMC), employs cutting-edge lattice QCD techniques to refine theoretical predictions and investigate these mysteries. Could these efforts bring us closer to discovering new physics?
About the Speaker
Dr. Simone Bacchio earned a joint PhD in Physics from the University of Cyprus and in Applied Mathematics from the University of Wuppertal in 2019. He then joined The Cyprus Institute, where he is currently an Associate Research Scientist. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was recently awarded the Young Researcher Award of the Year in Physical Sciences and Engineering by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF).
With above 35 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 21, Dr. Bacchio specializes in developing advanced algorithms and numerical methods for high-precision lattice quantum chromodynamics (QCD) simulations. His research leverages some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to advance our understanding of particle physics.
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Additional Info
- Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025
- Time: Starts: 13:00
- Speaker: Dr Simone Bacchio, CaSToRC, The Cyprus Institute
