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Laurence Yaffe is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Washington, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on particle theory, with expertise in quantum field theory, high energy physics, and gauge theories. He explores topics such as the dynamics of strongly coupled plasmas, AdS/CFT correspondence, and phase transitions in quantum chromodynamics (QCD).
Yaffe’s work includes studies on shockwave collisions in anti-de Sitter space, vortex statistics in superfluids, and the interplay between confinement and Higgs phases. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with applications to nuclear and particle physics phenomena.
His recent articles investigate gravitational dynamics in holographic models, magnetic response in QCD, and the behavior of small black holes in AdS spacetime. These studies contribute to understanding non-equilibrium dynamics, thermalization processes, and the fundamental properties of strongly interacting systems.
Yaffe’s academic contributions are supported by his position at the University of Washington, where he also teaches advanced physics courses. His research aligns with the department’s focus on cutting-edge theoretical and computational physics.
