Exploring TTbar Deformations, Integrable Models, and String Theory

Asia/Shanghai
Ningbo University
Description

Exploring TTbar Deformations, Integrable Models, and String Theory

 

Conference Overview

The unification of quantum field theory (QFT) and gravity remains a central challenge in theoretical physics, with string theory providing a promising framework for quantum gravity. This endeavor has not only advanced fundamental physics but also spurred transformative developments in puremathematics, mathematical physics, and high-energy theory.

This conference will bring together leading international and Chinese researchers in string theory, integrable systems, and quantum field theory to:

  • Exchange cutting-edge ideas on recent breakthroughs and open challenges,

  • Strengthen existing collaborations and foster new interdisciplinary partnerships,

  • Explore the role of T̄T deformations and integrable models in bridging QFT, gravity, and string theory.

Research Themes

The program will focus on four interconnected themes, highlighting the synergy between theory and observation:

  1. Higher-Dimensional Generalizations of T̄Tbar Deformations

    • Extensions of T̄T-like operators beyond two dimensions and their implications for holography and renormalization group flows.

  2. Root-T̄Tbar Deformations and Integrable Models

    • Connections between integrability-preserving deformations, solvable lattice models, and their string-theoretic realizations.

  3. T̄Tbar Deformations and Entanglement Entropy

    • Non-perturbative effects on quantum information measures, including holographic entanglement entropy and Page curve dynamics.

  4. TTbar-like Deformations as Geometric Flows

    • Geometric interpretations of T̄T as a worldsheet flow and links to 2D gravity and random geometry.

Interdisciplinary Impact

These themes have broad applications, including:

  • Nonlinear electrodynamics and modified gravity theories,

  • Supersymmetric AdS/CFT and black hole microstate physics,

  • Two-dimensional CFTs and their deformed counterparts,

  • Integrability in AdS/CFT and beyond.

By uniting these perspectives, the conference aims to illuminate new pathways in quantum gravity, non-perturbative QFT, and their mathematical foundations.

Keynote Speakers

  • Luis Apolo Velez, Tsinghua University (Tsinghua)

  • Soumangsu Chakraborty, Ohio State University (OSU)

  • Christian Ferko, Northeastern University

  • Shinji Hirano, Huzhou University

  • Stefano Negro, University of York

  • Tommaso Morone, Università degli Studi di Torino

  • Rubén Monten, CERN

  • Vinayak Raj, Huzhou University

  • Savdeep Sethi, University of Chicago

  • M.M. Sheikh-Jabbari, IPM

  • Alessandro Sfondrini, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Padova Section

  • Dmitri Sorokin, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Padova Section

  • Huajia Wang,  KITS, UCAS

 

 

Accommodation:

Pan Pacific Hotel and Serviced Suites Ningbo (99 Min An Dong Road,Yinzhou District,Ningbo)

 

Transportation Route Map

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (宁波栎社国际机场) to Pan Pacific Hotel(宁波泛太平洋大酒店)

1. By Taxi (Fastest & Most Convenient)

Route: Exit the airport terminal and follow signs to the taxi stand. Show the driver the hotel address in Chinese: 宁波泛太平洋大酒店, 民安东路99 (No. 99 Min'an East Road, Yinzhou District).

Distance: ~22 km (13.7 miles) .

Time: 30–40 minutes (subject to traffic) .

Cost: ~¥60–70 (metered fare; includes ¥11 base fee + ¥2.4/km beyond 3 km) .

2. By Metro (Budget-Friendly)

Steps:

1)Take Metro Line 2 (toward Smart Park) from Ningbo Lishe Airport Station.

2)Transfer to Line 5 at Sanjiangkou Station (三官堂站) .

Exit at Convention & Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit B.

3)Walk 7 minutes (400 m) to the hotel.

Time: ~50 minutes total.

Cost: ¥6–8 (pay via Alipay/WeChat or single-journey card)

 

Ningbo Railway Station (宁波火车站)to Pan Pacific  Hotel(宁波泛太平洋大酒店)

1. By Taxi (Fastest & Recommended)

Route: Exit the station's main hall and follow signs to the official taxi stand. Show the driver the hotel address in Chinese:
宁波泛太平洋大酒店, 鄞州区民安东路99 (No. 99 Min'an East Road, Yinzhou District).

Distance: ~9–10 km.

Time: 20–30 minutes (traffic-dependent).

Cost: ¥35–45 (meter starts at ¥11; includes fuel surcharge).

Tip: Avoid rush hours (7–9 AM, 5–7 PM) for quicker travel.

2. By Metro + Walking (Budget Option)

Steps:

1)At Ningbo Railway Station, take Metro Line 2 (toward Smart Park) .

2)Transfer to Line 5 at Sanjiangkou Station (三官堂站).

3)Exit at Convention & Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit B.

4)Walk 7 minutes (400 m) west to the hotel (follow signs to Min'an East Road).

Total Time: ~50 minutes.

Cost: ¥6–8 (paid via Alipay/WeChat or single-trip card).

Note: Metro Line 2 operates from ~6:10 AM–10:30 PM; Line 5 from ~6:00 AM–10:00 PM2.

 

 

Organizers

  • Hossein Babaei-Aghbolagh, Ningbo University

  • Bin Chen, Ningbo University

  • Ning Chen, Ningbo University

  • Song He, Ningbo University

  • Yunfeng Jiang, Southeast University (SEU)

  • Wei Song, Tsinghua University (Tsinghua)

  • Roberto Tateo, Università degli Studi di Torino

 

Notes:

  • Speech-presentation abstracts will qualify for a registration fee waiver.

  • One Best Poster will be selected and awarded a valuable prize.

Registration
Exploring TTbar Deformations, Integrable Models, and String Theory
Participants
  • Ashish Chandra
  • Chenan Wei
  • Debarshi Basu
  • Hossein Babaei Aghbolagh
  • Hui Liu
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