On the practical side, this lack of understanding limits the extraction of the free parameters of the Standard Model of particle physics from experimental measurements. Since the Standard Model does not predict quantities such as the masses of the quarks and leptons, they must be explained by a theory beyond it. The precise determination of these parameters is thus a vital ingredient in our quest for a more fundamental theory. I will discuss recent progress in lattice QCD calculations relevant to Standard Model parameters, and outline my research program. GSAC Talks are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening in room 137 Loomis.
Physics graduate students to a wide variety of research areas and potential advisors.
All first-year graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend.