Non-supersymmetric smooth solitonic solutions in Einstein-Maxwell type theories

Abstract: In this talk I will present a recent framework to construct and study smooth horizon-less non-supersymmetric solutions in gravity with interesting topologies. These live in backgrounds that are 4d Minkowski with tori of various dimensions. I will discuss the physical mechanism that allows for their existence and comment on their classical and thermodynamic stability. I will describe a family of these constructions that resolve certain curvature singularities.

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Audience: researchers in the discipline

Western Hemisphere colloquium on geometry and physics

Series comments: Description: Biweekly colloquium of geometers and physicists

This weekly online colloquium features geometers and physicists presenting current research on a wide range of topics in the interface of the two fields. The talks are aimed at a broad audience. They will take place via Zoom on alternate Mondays at 3pm Eastern, noon Pacific, 4pm BRT. Each session features a 60 minute talk, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion. You may join the meeting 15 minutes in advance. Questions and comments may be submitted to the moderator via the chat interface during the talk, or presented in person during the Q&A session. These colloquia will be recorded and will be available (linked from the website) asap after the event.