The primary research focus of the Carleton Particle Physics Theory group is particle physics phenomenology, the connection between theory and experiment.  We study models of new physics and how they might be detected by experiment and if unexpected experimental results are obtained, to disentangle the underlying theory.  In addition, we study a broad range of topics in particle physics ranging from hadronic physics which borders on the realm of nuclear physics to string theory which is a candidate theory of quantum gravity.

The theory group has openings for up to 4 graduate students starting in September 2012