Mikhail Ivanov (MIT), Oliver Filcox (Columbia University and Simons Foundation) and Marco Simonovich (University of Florence) have been named as laureates of the New Horizons awards in physics. Their recognition comes in light of their contributions to understanding the large-scale structure of the universe and the development of new tools for studying physics through galaxy reviews. |
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The New Horizons awards, which are presented annually, recognize young scientists and are funded by notable figures in the technology world, including Sergey Brin, Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg, Yuri and Julia Milner, and Ann Wojcicki. |
The research conducted by these scientists revolves around the study of the cosmological collider. According to the standard model of cosmology, the universe began to form following a massive explosion, with its initial particle interactions imprinted in a vast cosmic web. The shape of this network reveals the primordial forces that shaped it. |
The scientists have developed a novel theory known as the effective field theory (EFT) for large structures. This tool allows them to make testable predictions about the early principles of the universe. |
“These new ideas have the potential to generate new scientific hypotheses for future galaxy surveys,” stated Marco Simonovich. He further added, “As new data begins to arrive in the upcoming years, it will be extremely intriguing to uncover what more we can learn about our universe and what surprises lie ahead.” |
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