Physicists communicate with each other so that sparkling thoughts could emerge during the exchange. The bonding of theorists and experimentalists is tight. Experimentalists need theory predictions and models to motivate the research, while theorists need experimental results to verify and refine their theories, and to set constraints on their models.
The particle physics conference, 2023 Phenomenology Symposium, was held May 8-10 at the University of Pittsburgh for this purpose. The symposium covered a wide range of topics, encompassing the latest developments in particle experimental results, particle phenomenology, theory, as well as related subjects in astrophysics and cosmology. The conference turned out to be a great success. With over 450 participants and more than 250 scientists presenting their researches, the conference fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas among theorists and experimentalists.
It starts with the plenary that summarizes the latest results from LHC. Then it is followed by other aspects of the particle physics, including neutrino physics, particle cosmology, and different methodologies employed in the quest for dark matter. The W.S. Hou’s presentation provides insights into flavor physics, talks abut the come and gone of the RK anomaly, and how it affects the field. Parallel sessions offered young scientists from around the world an opportunity to showcase their work and engage in valuable discussions. Among them, Zhangqier Wang, a postdoctoral researcher at PPC, presented his latest work on the search for dark photons. The conference ends with a nice presentation given by Joel Butler, outlining future perspectives and visions for particle physics.