Title: Neutrino Physics Abstract: We give a general overview of neutrino mass and mixing, includingneutrino oscillations, experimental open questions, possible mixingpatterns, family symmetry, neutrino mass limits, theoretical origin ofneutrino mass, and the littlest seesaw model. Talk – Video… Read More
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Last Updated: 11th February 2022 by Denjoe O'Connor
Sukruti Bansal (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Title: Stückelberged Unimodular vs Goldstino Brane Approach to Pure dS Supergravity Abstract: Recent progress in understanding de Sitter spacetime in supergravity and string theory has led to the development of a 4D supergravity with spontaneously broken supersymmetry allowing… Read More
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Last Updated: 4th February 2022 by Denjoe O'Connor
A.P. Balachandran (Syracuse University)
Title: Spin 1/2 from Colour and a Little More Abstract: The theta vacuum in QCD is the standard vacuum, twisted by the exponential of the Chern-Simons term. But what is the quantum operator U(g) for winding number 1?… Read More
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Last Updated: 28th January 2022 by Denjoe O'Connor
Chiara Marletto (University of Oxford)
Title: Beyond quantum computing: the physics of hybrid quantum systems Abstract: The theory of the universal quantum computer has brought us rapid technological developments, together with remarkable improvements in how we understand quantum theory. There are, however, reasons… Read More
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Last Updated: 25th January 2022 by Reception DIAS
DIAS Studentship: Planetary Magnetospheres and Machine Learning: 2022
In early 2022 the DIAS Planetary Magnetospheres group, led by Prof. Caitriona Jackman, is offering an opportunity by way of a 3-month studentship for a bright, motivated candidate to be mentored in research methods on a research project… Read More
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Last Updated: 8th August 2022 by Andrew McCarthy
Summer School 2022
The summer school at the School of Celtic Studies took place from 11 to 22 July 2022. Many thanks to all who attended! Schedule Morning 09.30–11.00 1A. Introduction to Early Modern Irish Prose: Professor Ruairí Ó hUiginn (DIAS)1B…. Read More
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Last Updated: 31st January 2022 by Registrar Office
PhD Studentships in Theoretical Physics
The School of Theoretical Physics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies has a number of PhD studentship places available in theoretical physics, to start as early as March 2022 but no later than September 2022. These positions… Read More
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Posted: 15th December 2021 by Registrar Office
PhD in Seismology
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for a 4 years PhD position in marine seismology. The position is at the Geophysics Section, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), and is part of a project on… Read More
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Last Updated: 25th January 2022 by Registrar Office
Public Engagement Officer: Data and Space Science
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is offering an exciting opportunity to lead innovative public engagement projects at the historic DIAS Dunsink Observatory. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative person to run public-facing events including Ireland’s… Read More
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Last Updated: 16th December 2021 by Denjoe O'Connor
Jason Twamley ( Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology)
Title: Towards quantum sensing using nonlinear quantum systems Abstract: Quantum technology promises new types of quantum machines including quantum computers, communications and sensors. In this talk I will focus on the more near-term goal of developing precision sensors… Read More
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Last Updated: 9th December 2021 by Denjoe O'Connor
Stephen King (University of Southampton)
Title: Neutrino Physics Abstract: We give a general overview of neutrino mass and mixing, includingneutrino oscillations, experimental open questions, possible mixingpatterns, family symmetry, neutrino mass limits, theoretical origin ofneutrino mass, and the littlest seesaw model. Talk – Video… Read More
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