Secrets of our universe

Join me on a cosmic journey as we explore one of the most profound questions in cosmology: Did our universe have a beginning? For decades, the “Big Bang” has been the leading explanation for the universe’s origins, suggesting a singular moment of creation. But what if the universe has always existed? In this talk, we’ll delve into the mysteries of the cosmos, examining groundbreaking theories that challenge the traditional notion of a beginning. We’ll discuss the fascinating concept of eternal cosmology, which propose that the universe could be infinite—without start or end. Discover how cutting-edge research opens the door to a universe that may have no beginning, no end, and no limits

In this talk I will introduce the concept of branes from string theory and explain how their recently discovered connection to black holes has allowed us to recast intractable problems in quantum physics with solvable problems in higher-dimensional theories of gravity. In particular, I will discuss my efforts to obtain new mass predictions for composite matter particles such as the proton and an exotic candidate for dark matter. In doing so, I will describe the holographic dictionary tying these two theories together and comment on how this connection suggests a new interpretation of reality.