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Physics and Astronomy
UI graduate faculty research projects in Physics and Astronomy currently available to SROP scholars. This list does not represent all faculty interested in being mentors. Please check the Physics and Astronomy faculty website for additional research interests.
String Theory, QCD and Gravity
| Principal Investigator |
Vincent Rodgers, Professor Department(s): Physics and Astronomy College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Research Description | Several mathematical problems in string theory that are related to gravitation, cosmology and spontaneous symmetry breaking are being examined. Novel approaches to the issue of dark matter and dark energy along with numerical predictions in QCD are the objective. |
| Undergraduate Role | The student will perform both analytic and numerical calculations for the problem assigned. The student will also actively participate in daily discussions of the projects. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Must be at least at the junior level of a math/physics major. |
| Contact Information |
(Telephone) 319-335-1753 (Email address) Vincent-rodgers@uiowa.edu University website for Professor Vincent Rodgers |