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Hirosi Ooguri

 

Born in 1962 Theoretical physicist

Fred Kavli Professor of Theoretical Physics and Mathematics, California Institute of Technology

Principal Investigator of Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, University of Tokyo

President of Aspen Center for Physics

 

Ooguri discovered  mathematical structures within the Quantum Field Theory and Superstring Theory, and developed new theoretical measures to research fundamental matters within particle physics, cosmophysics, and cosmology. Notable achievements include applying the theory to develop the  topological string theory, which led to resolving the quantum natures of the black hole. His contributions are also noteworthy in researches within Conformal Field Theory in 2 dimensions, D-branes of Kalabi-Yau manifold, AdS/CFT correspondence, and the relationship between the supersymmetric nature of the Quantum Field Theory and the Superstring Theory.

 

His bestselling book What is Gravity (Juryoku towa nanika) was published and sold in five editions of 130 thousand copies. Being one of the world’s leading researchers, he is also renowned for explaining the magnificence of the physics and the universe, using simple works comprehensible to the general audience. Contributions in this direction can be found in NHK Special Theory of Everything , and supervising of The Man from the 9 Dimensions at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.

 

Comment by Asuka Katagiri:

“In the Superstring Theory, electrons, photons and gravitons are vibrating strings and not particles. The theory is full of surprises such as our space being 9 dimensions, the origin of  mass, holography of gravity, and questions if space and time are mirage. We will approach the mysteries of space.”