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This €1.2 million ERC grant empowers SISSA physicist Gabriel Francisco Cuomo to investigate extended quantities within quantum field theory, specifically aiming to resolve mysteries surrounding quark confinement. By shifting focus from point-like particles to surface-based energy densities, the project seeks to redefine how fundamental systems governed by quantum mechanics are understood and modeled. The award underscores a significant investment in theoretical breakthroughs that could reshape our understanding of particle physics and quantum interactions.
SISSA Physicist Wins €1.2 Million to Probe Quantum Mysteries

SISSA physicist Gabriel Francisco Cuomo won a €1.2 million ERC Starting Grant to explore quantum field theory, a highly competitive award—only 8.8% were funded.
The European Research Council has awarded a €1.2 million ERC Starting Grant to physicist Gabriel Francisco Cuomo of SISSA, funding only 8.8% of the 4,807 proposals received this year. The grant will support Cuomo’s theoretical physics project,…
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