First Order Phase Transitions: How, When and Why?

22 Sept 2023, 09:00
30m
Tsung-Dao Lee Institute/S5F-S500 - Lecture Hall (Tsung-Dao Lee Institute)

Tsung-Dao Lee Institute/S5F-S500 - Lecture Hall

Tsung-Dao Lee Institute

200

Speaker

Prof. Andrea Addazi (SiChuan University)

Description

We discuss several possible scenarios for first order phase transitions (FOPTs) in early Universe
which can be tested from gravitational waves interferometers and pulsar timing radio-astronomy. Many FOPTs are inspired by Dark Matter, Neutrino mass, baryon/lepton violations, baryogengesis and Grand Unification Theories.
We will not only discuss first electroweak phase transitions but also FOPTs at higher and lower energies.
Concerning low energy phase transitions, recent NANOGrav 15yrs results may provide a hint of FOPTs in the Dark Matter sector.

Primary author

Prof. Andrea Addazi (SiChuan University)

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