Abstract

In this talk, the speaker will discuss the problem of scale hierarchies in particle physics and cosmology. In particular, he will present a framework to relate the scales of supersymmetry breaking and inflation by identifying the inflaton with the goldstino superpartner. In this context, he will also propose a mechanism for supersymmetry breaking in the presence of a tiny (tunable) positive cosmological constant and describe its phenomenological consequences.

About the program

For more information, please refer to the program website at http://iasprogram.ust.hk/particle_theory.

The seminar is free and open to all. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study
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