Vincent G. J. Rodgers
Professor
Education:
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1985
Office:
513 VAN
Office Phone:
(319) 335-1219
Research Interests:
Theoretical particle physics; string theory.
Research:
- Topics include string theory with applications in gravitation, cosmology, superstring theories as unified theory, gauge/gravity correspondence
- Numerical techniques developed for solutions in quantum chromodynamics (QCD), string theory
- Students also: interact with students at other universities; participate in interdisciplinary work with mathematics department
- Students develop mathematical skills including analytical, numerical, and symbolic methods