Explore modern amplitude methods for gauge and gravity theories through this comprehensive school featuring world-renowned experts in theoretical physics. Master the fundamentals of scattering amplitudes with Jaroslav Trnka's five-part overview covering essential concepts and computational techniques. Delve into the basics of gravitational waves through Riccardo Sturani's systematic five-class series examining wave properties, detection methods, and theoretical foundations. Learn advanced loop calculations and generalized unitarity methods with Zvi Bern's detailed five-part course on cutting-edge computational approaches. Discover the revolutionary double copy approach with Donal O'Connell's five-class exploration of the relationship between gauge theory and gravity amplitudes. Study gravitational wave generation from amplitude perspectives through Radu Roiban's five-part series connecting theoretical calculations to observable phenomena. Gain insights into cutting-edge developments through Nima Arkani-Hamed's advanced five-class series on amplitude theory frontiers and his special colloquium on future particle physics accelerators. Benefit from additional collaborative sessions and extra classes providing deeper exploration of complex topics. Access expert-level instruction from leading researchers at ICTP-SAIFR covering both foundational concepts and the latest breakthroughs in amplitude methods, gravitational wave theory, and their interconnections in modern theoretical physics.

Syllabus

Jaroslav Trnka: Overview of scattering amplitudes - Class 1 of 5
Riccardo Sturani: Basics of gravitational waves - Class 1 of 5
Jaroslav Trnka: Overview of scattering amplitudes - Class 2 of 5
Jaroslav Trnka: Overview of scattering amplitudes - Class 3 of 5
Riccardo Sturani: Basics of gravitational waves - Class 2 of 5
Zvi Bern: Generalized unitarity and loops - Class 1 of 5
Zvi Bern: Generalized unitarity and loops - Class 2 of 5
Riccardo Sturani: Basics of gravitational waves - Class 3 of 5
Jaroslav Trnka: Overview of scattering amplitudes - Class 4 of 5
Jaroslav Trnka: Overview of scattering amplitudes - Class 5 of 5
Riccardo Sturani: Basics of gravitational waves - Class 4 of 5
Zvi Bern: Generalized unitarity and loops - Class 3 of 5
Colloquium - Nima Arkani-Hamed: Big New Accelerators and the Future of Particle Physics
Zvi Bern: Generalized unitarity and loops - Class 4 of 5
Riccardo Sturani: Basics of gravitational waves - Class 5 of 5
Zvi Bern: Generalized unitarity and loops - Class 5 of 5
Donal O´Connell: Double copy approach - Class 1 of 5
Radu Roiban: Gravitational waves from amplitudes - Class 1 of 5
Donal O´Connell: Double copy approach - Class 2 of 5
Radu Roiban: Gravitational waves from amplitudes - Class 2 of 5
Donal O´Connell: Double copy approach - Class 3 of 5
Nima Arkani-Hamed: Advanced topics in amplitudes - Class 1 of 5
Nima Arkani-Hamed: Advanced topics in amplitudes - Class 2 of 5
Nima Arkani-Hamed: Advanced topics in amplitudes - Class 3 of 5
Nima Arkani-Hamed: Advanced topics in amplitudes - Class 4 of 5
Nima Arkani-Hamed: Advanced topics in amplitudes - Class 5 of 5
Radu Roiban: Gravitational waves from amplitudes - Class 3 of 5
Donal O´Connell: Double copy approach - Class 4 of 5
Radu Roiban and Donal O´Connell: Extra Class
Radu Roiban: Gravitational waves from amplitudes - Class 4 of 5
Donal O´Connell: Double copy approach - Class 5 of 5
Radu Roiban: Gravitational waves from amplitudes - Class 5 of 5