Peter BOUWKNEGT
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Professor of Physics and Mathematics Australian National University Adjunct Professor of Physics and Mathematics University of Adelaide FAIP, FAustMS |
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Prof PG Bouwknegt Department of Theoretical Physics Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering Australian National University Canberra, ACT 0200, AUSTRALIA |
Department of Mathematics Mathematical Sciences Institute Australian National University Canberra, ACT 0200, AUSTRALIA |
| Office | Le Couteur (Bldg #59), Rm L.3.15 | John Dedman (Bldg #27), Rm 2151 |
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| +61 2 6125 2969 | +61 2 6125 3720 |
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| peter.bouwknegt@anu.edu.au | |
Research Interests
Mathematical physics. Current research interests include the investigation of mathematical aspects of physical theories, in particular quantum field theories. Main expertise is the structure of two-dimensional conformal field theory and their applications in diverse areas such as condensed matter physics, integrable models of statistical mechanics and string theory. Also the mathematical structures underlying string theory and D-branes, using advanced mathematical techniques such as K-theory and gerbes. More mathematical expertise and research interests are in the areas of (infinite dimensional) Lie algebras, representation theory, quantum groups, differential geometry, homological algebra, algebraic geometry and algebraic topology. Recently I've become interested in the Geometric Langlands Program. Projects are offered in all of these areas.
News
- 2007 was a Special Year on Mathematical Physics at the Mathematical Sciences Institute at the ANU.
- Dr Ashwin Pande started a 2-year postdoctoral appointment in the Department of Theoretical Physics in mid-July.
- Launch of the "Mathematical Physics Educational Research Initiative" [ On Campus Article, Poster, Photos]
- Research Highlights [Poster]
- Student Projects (Click here and here for information on postgraduate and vacation scholarships and enrollment)
- Journal/Reading Clubs
Teaching 2008 (2nd semester)
Recent Papers
P. Bouwknegt, K. Hannabuss and V. Mathai
P. Bouwknegt and D. Ridout
P. Bouwknegt, P. Jarvis and J. Links (guest editors)
Hope to see you at one of the following events
- Workshop on "Algebras, Operators and Noncommutative Geometry" (ANU, 1-5 December, 2008)
- 7th Australia-New Zealand Mathematics Convention (Christchurch, New Zealand, 8-12 December, 2008)
- NSF/CBMS Regional Conference on "Topology, C*-algebras, and String Duality" (TCU, Fort Worth, USA, 17-22 May, 2009)
- Workshop on "Strings, Fields and Topology" (MFO, Oberwolfach, 7-13 June, 2009)
- XVI International Congress on Mathematical Physics (ICMP09) (Prague, Czech Republic, 3-8 August, 2009)
- XXIV IUPAP International Congress on Statistical Physics (Statphys24) (Cairns, Australia, 19-23 July, 2010)
Click here for a list of events of relevance to the Mathematical Physics Program at the ANU.
Research Group (2008)
[Group Photos]
Research Associate
Students
- PhD (at the ANU):
- Josh Garretson (jointly with Mathai Varghese)
- Peggy Kao
- Rishni Ratnam (jointly with Alan Carey)
- Madeleine Smith
- PhD (at the University of Adelaide):
- Ben Lawrence (jointly with Michael Murray)
- MPhil (at the ANU):
- Honours:
- Kimberley Heenan
- ASC:
- PhB mentor of:
- Justin Yap (started 2006)
- James Taylor (started 2007)
- Louisa Osborne (started 2008)
- Exchange students
- Sophie Maire, University of Neuchatel (Aug 2007 - Mar 2008)
- Yves Barmaz, ETH Zurich (Sep 2007 - Feb 2008)
- Summer Students (2007/2008)
- Kirill Talanine (Dec 2007 - Feb 2008)
Visitors 2008
- Nick Halmagyi, University of Chicago (January)