Carroll Symmetry, Gravitational Memory and Soft Gravitons

In the first part of my talk I will discuss the notion of 
relativity principle, kinematic algebras, the classification of Leblond and Bacry I will define
the Carroll group and its extensions. I will gave Applications to very 
special Relativity String theory and the BMS algebras. In the second part I will discuss  
plane gravitational waves and how the a subgroup of the  Carroll group acts and how this can be used  
illuminate the currently fashionable topics of gravitational memory and soft 
gravitons. The talk is aimed at a general  audience with a  background in 
Mathematical Physics.

Dates: 

Tuesday, 23 May, 2017 - 14:00

Salle / Local: 

454 A - Valentin

Nom/Prénom // Last name/First name: 

Gary Gibbons

Affiliation: 

Cambridge University

Equipe(s) organisatrice(s) / Organizing team(s): 

  • Théorie