Quantum Field Theory, Gravity and the Dark Universe

Dear Colleagues,

The comprehension of physical phenomena such as the accelerated expansion of the universe, known as the dark energy problem, the anomaly in the rotation curves of galaxies and the stability of galaxy clusters, that requires the introduction of dark matter, the baryon asymmetry in the early universe represents a serious challenge in modern physics. It is likely that such an understanding can be achieved through the joint effort and advancement of particle physics and gravitational physics. This knowledge progress implies both an overcoming of the standard model of particles and a modification of gravity, either in the sense of quantum gravity or as extended theories of gravitation. Deeper insights on elementary particles may shed light on the quantum foundations of space–time, on the universe on a large scale, and vice versa.

We invite submissions of both original papers and review articles to this Special Issue which focus on any aspect of gravitational physics, including quantum field theory in curved space–time and physics beyond the standard model of particles, cosmology, dark matter and energy, and modified theories of gravity, together with quantum gravity and quantum space–time. The purpose of this Special Issue is to collect contributions analyzing a broad range of topics at the intersection between particle physics and gravitation.

Prof. Dr. Antonio Capolupo
Dr. Aniello Quaranta
Guest Editors

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