Abstract: The explicit breaking of the PQ symmetry by higher dimensional operators can spoil the dynamical relaxation of the strong CP angle to its minimum of zero. One solution to this PQ “quality problem” is to introduce heavy QCD axions. …
David Dunsky (LBNL) “Dark Radiation Constraints on Heavy QCD Axion Theories” Read More »
The Physics IDEA Committee has invited Samir Gambhir, Director of the Equity Metrics Program, and Stephen Menendian, Assistant Director, members of the Othering & Belonging Institute, University of California, Berkeley, will present their findings on the Inclusiveness Index. They have …
Samir Gambhir and Stephen Menendian, UCB – The Inclusiveness Index Read More »
Abstract: The question of what the identity of dark matter is, presents one of the most fundamental mysteries in physics today. An answer to this question will shed light on a wealth of physics beyond the Standard Model, and will …
Hybrid Talk | Aaron Manalaysay (LBNL) “First results from the LZ dark matter search” Read More »