LBL Mini-Workshop on Fundamental Theory and Dark Energy
Berkeley Lab
November 6, 2004
9-12:30 in Building 70, Room 191
Fundamental theory is confronted with observations of an accelerating
expansion of the universe. The physics is unknown, possessing the
characteristics of a strongly negative equation of state and spatial
smoothness -- so called dark energy. By bringing together physicists
working on fundamental theory with an audience attempting to measure
the properties of the dark energy, we hope to challenge both groups to
think of testable, benchmark models and what future dark energy experiments
should be like.
Speakers include:
- Andy Albrecht (UC Davis) - Cosmic shear and Supernova searches:
Contrasting views of cosmic acceleration
- Raphael Bousso (UC Berkeley/LBL) - Life goes on: physics in an
accelerating universe
- Lawrence Hall (Berkeley/LBL) - Dark Energy in the Seesaw Universe
- Renata Kallosh (Stanford) - Dark Energy in String Theory and
Supergravity
- Nemanja Kaloper (UC Davis) - Exorcising w<-1
- Andrei Linde (Stanford) - From the cosmological constant to
dark energy and back
- Eric Linder (LBL) - Dissecting Dark Energy
- Jake Mannix (Stanford) - Time-dependent Dark Energy without Unnatural
Fine Tuning
Logistics:
Since the meeting is on Saturday, there are no regular shuttle buses
to Berkeley Lab. You either need to drive or take the SNAP collaboration
meeting shuttle bus from the Durant Hotel, probably at 8:30am -- check
for updates.
If you plan to drive up, let me know so that your
name will be on the list at the Blackberry Gate at the end of Hearst Ave.
Parking will likely be near the cafeteria (building 54; see the
parking map). Once through the gate continue along the road to the first
roundabout, turn right, and at the next Y turn left, then right at the
following one. The parking lot is after the switchback. Once parked, go down
the stairs near the ATM. Enter building 70 through the
double glass doors and room 191 is off the lobby to the right. There
is wireless, and LCD and overhead projectors available. If you
have any questions before the workshop, call me at 510 486 5568.
I'm looking forward to seeing all of you on Saturday, November 6.
-- Eric Linder