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Large N Expansion: Vector Models

Explores the Large N expansion in vector models, focusing on matrix models, gauge theories, and the Hooft coupling.

Yukawa Theory: Boson Apt Function

Covers the Yukawa theory and the Boson Apt function in quantum field theory and particle physics.

Renormalization and Beta Function

Explores renormalization, beta function implications, and perturbation theory in quantum field theory.

Supersymmetry: Motivations and Concrete Applications

Explores the motivations and applications of supersymmetry, including string theory and flavor symmetries, culminating in the Coleman-Mandula theorem.

Renormalization Program: Fixed Points and Couplings

Explores fixed points and couplings in the renormalization program, revealing how complex low-energy phenomena arise from simple dynamics.

Understanding 2D Adjoint QCD

Explores the beta functions of 2D adjoint QCD and the implications of adding four Fermi terms to the action.

Theory of Scalar Fields

Covers the theory of scalar fields, stability of fixed points, eigenvalues, Lagrangian interactions, tensors, and beta functions.

Trans-series in Quantum Field Theory: SVZ Approach Overview

Discusses the SVZ method for calculating non-perturbative corrections in quantum field theory.

Trans-series in Quantum Field Theory: SVZ Approach and Applications

Discusses the SVZ sum rules and their application in quantum field theory, focusing on trans-series and non-perturbative corrections.

Fermion Masses: Higgs Mechanism and Yukawa Couplings

Covers the Higgs mechanism, fermion masses, Yukawa couplings, and properties of the Higgs boson, concluding with a discussion on dark matter beyond the Standard Model.

Compactified Imaginary Liouville Theory: Scaling Limits and Challenges

Covers compactified imaginary Liouville theory and the scaling limits of loop models, addressing mathematical challenges and future research directions.

Higgs boson; Dark matter

Explores the properties of the Higgs boson and the concept of dark matter, including detection strategies and challenges.

Scaling of Correlation Functions

Explores scaling of correlation functions, operators, dimensions, beta function, RG possibilities, and UV complete QFTs.

Phenomenological Applications of the Standard Model

Explores the verification of the standard model through scattering experiments and the implications of minimal dark matter models.

General Relativity: Energy-Momentum Tensor

Covers the Schwarzschild solution, the cosmological constant, and General Relativity as an Effective Field Theory.

Copulas and Extreme Values

Explores copulas for measuring dependence strength in distributions and transforming variables to unit Fréchet margins.