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01.01.1970 (Thursday)

TP The Come-back of Carroll

Regular Seminar Eric Bergshoeff (University of Groningen)

at:
14:00 - 14:01
KCL Strand
room: S0.12
abstract:

Carroll symmetries were introduced many years ago by Levy-Leblond and Gupta as a possible contraction of the Lorentz symmetries in which effectively the speed of light is sent to zero. The name was inspired by the bizarre property that Carroll particles cannot move. After many years of silence Carroll symmetries have returned to the stage since they have been recognized as symmetries that do occur in several special situations such as the horizon of a black hole. In this presentation I will discuss some of the basic properties and mysteries of Carroll symmetries.

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