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Banks, Thomas |
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Physics |
| Secondary Field
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Astronomy |
 Election Citation
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Banks’ work has greatly influenced the study of lattice gauge theory, particle physics, string theory, and cosmology. |
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Research Interests
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Dr. Banks has made contributions to theoretical particle physics in lattice gauge theory, composite models of quarks and leptons, supersymmetry and the dynamics of symmetry breaking. He has been active in string theory, where he proved important results about symmetries and found the first non-perturbative formulation of a string model. More recently he has been involved in constructing models of quantum gravity that are closer to the physics of the real world than traditional string theory. In particular, he has constructed a finite and economical model of inflationary cosmology, with many implications for future observations. Another branch of his research has been devoted to condensed matter physics where he has explored the existence of colloidal phases of the homogeneous electron fluid model, which is the starting point for all of condensed matter models. |
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