Building blocks of matter and fundaments of space and time

Where did space, time and matter come from? What are dark matter and dark energy? What are black holes? What is the Big Bang, and how can you make measurements based on it? How are complex structures formed from simple building blocks, on a micro and a macro scale, on earth and in the universe? What are the maths behind symmetry? The answers to these questions form the basis for understanding nature and our place in the universe.

Projecten

Laws of Physics: from Black Holes to pandemics

In this project we want to 1) see if mathematical techniques normally used in quantum mechanics could, surprisingly, also be used to mode

Continuation of the NWA route "Fundamental building blocks of matter and fundaments of space and time": via sustainable computing to science communication for young physicists and philosophy of space and time.

We want to support our route via three selected projects: 1) a project to educate young scientist on the route in their science communica

Network renormalization: from theoretical physics to the resilience of societies

Real-world complex systems, including modern economies and financial markets, feature a highly heterogeneous network structure.

The production of stardust in the laboratory & The transfer of knowledge and tools from nuclear physics to the medical community

Exotic nuclides can function as unique tools to get an insight into formation of chemical elements in our universe .

Fragile Beginnings: Abiogenesis and Cosmic Emergence

We aim to create a data-driven physical artwork that transforms complex scientific research into a personal, relatable, and imaginative e

CORTEX: the Center for Optimal, Real-Time Machine Studies of the Explosive Universe

Machines have long helped us understand the world around us, but only recently are we relying on their assistance in recognising patterns

The Dutch Black Hole Consortium

This proposal, put forward by a new and interdisciplinary Dutch Black Hole Consortium (DBHC), has the ambition to address the main and ce

One second after the Big Bang

One second after the Big Bang neutrinos decoupled from the expanding plasma that was to become our Universe.

Emergence at all scales

Emergence is a central concept in modern science.

We cover these questions

Welke vragen hopen we met dit project te beantwoorden? Deze vragen zijn gegroepeerd in de volgende clustervragen.