Renata Kallosh
Encyclopedia
Renata Kallosh is a well-known theoretical physicist. She is a professor at Department of Physics, Stanford University
. She is well-known for her contributions to string theory
, in particular finding (along with Sandip Trivedi
, Andrei Linde
, and Shamit Kachru) the first models of accelerated expansion of the universe in low energy supersymmetric string.
in 1966 and obtained her Ph.D. from Lebedev Physical Institute
, Moscow in 1968. She the held a position, as professor, at the same institute till 1989 before moving to CERN
for a year. She joined Stanford in 1990 and continues to work there (as of 2009).
, supergravity
, and string theory
. She is also working on the quantum theory of black holes and gravitational waves in supersymmetric theories. Recently she has been involved in studies of the cosmology of the early universe and properties of dark energy
in the framework of string theory
and M-theory
.
. They have two sons Alex and Dimitri http://cwp.library.ucla.edu/Phase2/Kallosh,_Renata@882345678.html#aic.
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
. She is well-known for her contributions to string theory
String theory
String theory is an active research framework in particle physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. It is a contender for a theory of everything , a manner of describing the known fundamental forces and matter in a mathematically complete system...
, in particular finding (along with Sandip Trivedi
Sandip Trivedi
Sandip Trivedi is an Indian theoretical physicist working at Tata Institute for Fundamental Research at Mumbai, India. He is well-known for his contributions to string theory, in particular finding the first models of accelerated expansion of the universe in low energy supersymmetric string...
, Andrei Linde
Andrei Linde
Andrei Dmitriyevich Linde is a Russian-American theoretical physicist and professor of Physics at Stanford University. Dr. Linde is best known for his work on the concept of the inflationary universe. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Moscow State University. In 1975, Linde was...
, and Shamit Kachru) the first models of accelerated expansion of the universe in low energy supersymmetric string.
Career
Renata Kallosh completed her Bachelors from Moscow State UniversityMoscow State University
Lomonosov Moscow State University , previously known as Lomonosov University or MSU , is the largest university in Russia. Founded in 1755, it also claims to be one of the oldest university in Russia and to have the tallest educational building in the world. Its current rector is Viktor Sadovnichiy...
in 1966 and obtained her Ph.D. from Lebedev Physical Institute
Lebedev Physical Institute
The Lebedev Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences , situated in Moscow, is one of the leading Russian research institutes specializing in physics. It is also one of the oldest research institutions in Russia: its history dates back to a collection of physics equipment established by...
, Moscow in 1968. She the held a position, as professor, at the same institute till 1989 before moving to CERN
CERN
The European Organization for Nuclear Research , known as CERN , is an international organization whose purpose is to operate the world's largest particle physics laboratory, which is situated in the northwest suburbs of Geneva on the Franco–Swiss border...
for a year. She joined Stanford in 1990 and continues to work there (as of 2009).
Research
Her current research involves theories of fundamental interactions, including gravity, as well as different aspects of supersymmetrySupersymmetry
In particle physics, supersymmetry is a symmetry that relates elementary particles of one spin to other particles that differ by half a unit of spin and are known as superpartners...
, supergravity
Supergravity
In theoretical physics, supergravity is a field theory that combines the principles of supersymmetry and general relativity. Together, these imply that, in supergravity, the supersymmetry is a local symmetry...
, and string theory
String theory
String theory is an active research framework in particle physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. It is a contender for a theory of everything , a manner of describing the known fundamental forces and matter in a mathematically complete system...
. She is also working on the quantum theory of black holes and gravitational waves in supersymmetric theories. Recently she has been involved in studies of the cosmology of the early universe and properties of dark energy
Dark energy
In physical cosmology, astronomy and celestial mechanics, dark energy is a hypothetical form of energy that permeates all of space and tends to accelerate the expansion of the universe. Dark energy is the most accepted theory to explain recent observations that the universe appears to be expanding...
in the framework of string theory
String theory
String theory is an active research framework in particle physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. It is a contender for a theory of everything , a manner of describing the known fundamental forces and matter in a mathematically complete system...
and M-theory
M-theory
In theoretical physics, M-theory is an extension of string theory in which 11 dimensions are identified. Because the dimensionality exceeds that of superstring theories in 10 dimensions, proponents believe that the 11-dimensional theory unites all five string theories...
.
Personal Life
Professor Kallosh is married to Andrei LindeAndrei Linde
Andrei Dmitriyevich Linde is a Russian-American theoretical physicist and professor of Physics at Stanford University. Dr. Linde is best known for his work on the concept of the inflationary universe. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Moscow State University. In 1975, Linde was...
. They have two sons Alex and Dimitri http://cwp.library.ucla.edu/Phase2/Kallosh,_Renata@882345678.html#aic.