BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method - ECPv4.2.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.lse.ac.uk/philosophy
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20141027T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20141027T184500
DTSTAMP:20161127T213104
CREATED:20140922T152046
LAST-MODIFIED:20140922T152046
UID:461-1414430100-1414435500@www.lse.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Kasia Rejzner (York): Causality in the modern approach to foundations of quantum field theory (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: According to the present state of knowledge; the Universe in small scales is described by the laws of quantum theory. On the other hand; the fundamental theory of gravity is believed to be Einstein's relativity. Its effects become relevant when we consider large masses or (equivalently) large energies. One of the main features of Einstein's theory is the fact that the information cannot travel faster than light; so observations performed in spatially disjoined regions have to be independent. On the other hand; quantum mechanics tells us about the existence of entanglement. The fundamental question how to combine the principles of special relativity with quantum mechanics has lead to the invention of quantum field theory (QFT). In this talk I will focus on the algebraic approach to QFT; which allows to study foundational problems and underlying mathematical structures. In particular; I would like to discuss the notion of Einstein causality in quantum theory and show how it can be formulated using modern mathematical tools.
URL:http://www.lse.ac.uk/philosophy/events/kasia-rejzner-york-causality-in-the-modern-approach-to-foundations-of-quantum-field-theory-2/
LOCATION:Lakatos Building\, London\, WC2A 2AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sigma Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryan%20W.%20Roberts":MAILTO:b.w.roberts@lse.ac.uk
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR