The dynamical nature of the quantum vacuum: Tunnelling, decay and matter created from light

The “empty” vacuum isn’t empty—quantum physics reveals a restless sea of fleeting particles.Under intense fields,it can spark real particles,turning nothingness into a dynamic, measurable phenomenon.

  • Date: 11 MAY 2026  from 17:30 to 19:00

  • Event location: AULA Q via Beniamino Andreatta 8 "aule Belmeloro" - In presence and online event

  • Type: Lectures

Speaker

ISA Visiting Fellow -James Edwards

PhD University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK

 

Dr.James Edwards is a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Plymouth. He specializes in quantum field theory, strong-field QED, and advanced computational methods, with 40+ publications. He has held roles in the UK and Mexico, teaches mathematics and physics, supervises graduate research, and collaborates internationally on high-intensity field physics.

 

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