Applications of gauge theory/gravity duality

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The goal of my research is to work towards an understanding of the laws of nature at their most fundamental level. I would like to understand the physics that explains why we observe the particles and forces that we do, the physics that governed the very early universe and led to the cosmology we observe, and the physics of black holes and other situations that demand a quantum theory of gravity. To these ends, my research has focused on string theory, which I believe is the best candidate for a consistent description of quantum gravity and a unified understanding of all particles and forces in nature. I hope that my research will also lead to a better understanding of quantum field theories, which accurately describe the strong, weak, and electromagnetic forces of nature.