Workshop on "Gauge Theory, Topology, and Physics" (TSVP-TP26GT)

Workshop on "Gauge Theory, Topology, and Physics"

Abstract: Motivated by physics, Gauge theory has a long history of spectacular applications in mathematics. Recent years have seen a number of new breakthroughs deepening the connection between mathematics and physics. This workshop aims to bring together leading researchers to speak about the latest topics in this field.

This workshop is part of the Thematic Program on “New Frontiers in Gauge Theory, Topology, and Physics” (TP26GT).

More details can be found on this website. 

Registration

Registration form (Deadline: July 31, 23:59 JST) 
Registration fee: 20,000 JPY (free for members of OIST and invited speakers)

Confirmed Speakers

Jianfeng Lin (YMSC, Tsinghua University)
Hiraku Nakajima (Kavli IPMU, The University of Tokyo)
Clifford H. Taubes (Harvard University, online)
Thomas Walpuski (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
Lorenzo Foscolo (Sapienza University of Rome)
Jennifer Hom (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Heeyeon Kim (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, KAIST)
Jason Lotay (University of Oxford)
Mike Miller Eismeier (University of Vermont)
Takuro Mochizuki (RIMS, Kyoto University)
Du Pei (CQM, University of Southern Denmark)
Matthew Stoffregen (Michigan State University)

Schedule

TBD

Venue

L5D23, Located on floor D of Lab 5, on OIST campus (click here for campus information)

※ Please note that this event may be recorded and the videos uploaded. In addition, photos may be taken during the event. These are intended for publication online (the OIST website, social media, etc.)※ 

Travel Arrangement/Accommodation

※ Note that access to OIST by public transport can be difficult. We recommend staying in hotels in the south of Onna village or Ishikawa, and walk or share a taxi with other participants to come to the venue at OIST's Lab 5.
 

Additional Information

Here is some supplementary information that participants may find useful

• Website of Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST): https://www.oist.jp/

• OIST campus map: https://www.oist.jp/campus#paragraph-3410

• Access (taxi/car/bus) to OIST campus: https://www.oist.jp/campus/access-map

• Getting around Okinawa (intended for the Visiting Program's long-term guests): https://www.oist.jp/visiting-program/getting-around

• OIST Resource Centre: https://www.oist.jp/resource-center

• Airport shuttle: https://www.okinawa-shuttle.co.jp/en/

• Okinawa marine safety: https://www.portal.marinesafety.okinawa/

• Okinawa travel guide: https://visitokinawajapan.com/