Prompted by the lack of direct detection of New Physics (NP), Effective Field Theories (EFTs) have proven to be a robust mathematical framework, allowing to study a broad range of physical phenomena in a generic and model-independent manner. This approach has been one of the main driving forces behind the increased understanding of quantum field theory and the Standard Model (SM) over the last few decades, both from conceptual and computational perspectives.
EFTs have found broad application in various areas of particle physics and are currently one of the most active areas of research in High Energy Physics (HEP). Our workshop will be centered around different aspects of EFTs:
SM as an Effective Field Theory
The Standard Model Effective Field Theory (SMEFT) offers a powerful framework for performing model-independent studies and interpretations of experimental measurements. During the workshop, particular emphasis will be given on important aspects of SMEFT applications, such as the interplay with flavor physics in connection to phenomenological analyses, as well as its mathematical structure including notions of geometry which appear in the GeoSMEFT framework.
Computational Developments in EFTs
In recent years, new tools and computational techniques have been developed to facilitate and automate EFT computations. Particularly demanding matching and running computations can now be significantly simplified thanks to recently developed computer packages (Matchete, Matchmakereft, wilson,...) . The workshop will offer plenty of time to present and discuss new progress in computational tools as well as to plan the cross-integration of the different parts that have been developed independently.
BSM Applications
EFTs have found a variety of applications in multiple areas of HEP, particularly in connection with Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) physics: EFTs for theories involving light degrees of freedom (axion-like particles and neutrinos) and for Dark Matter searches are currently an important research direction. The workshop would provide an interactive platform to discuss new developments and applications of EFTs to BSM physics.
This workshop aims at bringing the EFT community together and providing young researchers with a platform to present their current work, thus gaining visibility in the scientific community and opening the door to lively discussions, exchange of ideas and potentially new collaborations.
