Simulating Models of High-Energy Physics in the Early Universe

[摘要]早期宇宙中高能物理模型的模拟项目的主要目标是进行大规模的计算机模拟，以研究宇宙演化中暴胀阶段的退出。这种研究的意义在于，人们将能够在极高的能量下理解不同基本粒子物理模型的复杂性质。特别是，它可能有助于澄清在各种模型中暴胀后产生宇宙弦的问题。这项研究可能对弦理论和引力波天文学有重要意义。这项建议将在一所本科女子学院实施，并将促进代表性不足的群体在编程、数据分析和其他计算机技能方面的教学和培训。尽管该项目处于粒子物理学和宇宙学研究的前沿，但它也有重要的组成部分，本科女生可以积极参与其中。

AbstractPHY-0456631PI: Gary FelderInstitution: Smith CollegeSimulating Models of High-Energy Physics in the Early Universe The project has the main goal to perform large-scale computer simulations to study the exit from inflation stage of cosmological evolution. The significance of such studies is that one will be able to understand complex properties of different fundamental particle physics models at extremely high energies. In particular, it may help with clarifying the issues in production of cosmic strings after inflation in various models. This study may have significant implications for string theory and for gravitational wave astronomy.The proposal will be carried out in an undergraduate women's college and will promote teaching and training in programming, data analysis and other computer skills of an underrepresented group. Even though the project is at the forefront of research in particle physics and cosmology, it has important components in which undergraduate women students can actively participate.