Non-perturbative strings, asymptotic safety, and the swampland

Einstein’s gravity and quantum theory are the pillars of modern theoretical physics. Unraveling the mysteries of our universe requires combining the two. This project will use a "mathematical microscope" to map microscopic details of quantum gravity into a set of emergent macroscopic theories. Contrasting the latter with theoretical and observational bounds will yield insights into the fundamental building blocks of nature. The grant allows for the recruitment of a Ph.D. student and a postdoc