Physics & Astronomy Colloquium: Zhen Liu, UMN

Physics Landscape & Opportunities in High Energy Colliders

Abstract: The future direction of High Energy Physics (HEP) is a critical topic, especially considering the large scale and extensive preparation required for upcoming projects. We are at a point filled with opportunities for HEP, featuring a variety of promising paths that highlight its potential for major discoveries. I will overview the current landscape and the expected progress in high-energy physics experiments, spotlighting recent initiatives that have resulted in significant achievements in particle physics. The field appears to be in a reasonably robust and dynamic state, poised to seize physics opportunities in theoretical advancements as well as in experiments of varying scales, ranging from large to medium and small. Through this colloquium, I aim to share my work to realize the physics opportunities in the current and future high-energy physics experiments and highlight several recent endeavors that aim to bring forth exciting results in particle physics.