Singularity Theorems in Gravitation: A Golden Anniversary
Higgs Centre colloquium
Singularity Theorems in Gravitation: A Golden Anniversary
- Event time: 1:00pm until 2:00pm
- Event date: 20th May 2016
- Speaker: José M M Senovilla (Universidad del Pais Vasco)
- Location: Higgs Centre Seminar Room, Room 4305, James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) James Clerk Maxwell Building Peter Guthrie Tait Road Edinburgh EH9 3FD GB
Event details
Abstract
I will present a critical appraisal of the singularity theorems in general relativity and other geometric theories of gravity. In particular, I will review the history, key developments, and importance of the theorems and their physical conclusions. Time permitting, new or recent advances will be discussed, including a discussion on whether or not quantum corrections will be able to solve the singularity problem.
About Higgs Centre colloquia
The Higgs Centre Colloquia are a fortnightly series of talks aimed at a wide-range of topical Theoretical Physics issues..