The journey forward from observational cosmology and present-day particle physics goes through beautiful landscapes and profound discoveries. In cosmology we encounter spectacular scenery, such as the large-scale structure, the cosmic microwave background and black holes. In particle physics we are fascinated by the Higgs particle, symmetry breaking, and magnetic monopoles. As we relish the scenery, we ride into mysterious surroundings that leave us wondering about the unknowns and, perhaps, the unknowables.
The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series features renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University and addresses a big question/topic in science. This month, Tanmay Vachaspati will present the topic and will be joined by Maulik Parikh.