Damien Easson: Research
My research interests include topics at the interface of cosmology with fundamental particle physics. I investigate the effects of quantum gravity and superstring theory on models of the early Universe. I am also searching for ways that signals of new physics might show up in observational data. In recent years, cosmology has entered the arena of precision science. This renaissance was inspired by an influx of data from new observational experiments. These experiments, combined with planned future explorations, including advanced particle accelerators, will provide further insight into the nature of fundamental physics, the early Universe, reveal the possible existence of extra dimensions of space and help us to understand the quantum nature of gravity.
Some topics of current interest include (but are not limited to):