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Jesse Thaler is a theoretical particle physicist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Physics Department, where he has been a faculty member since 2010. His research explores the intersection of quantum field theory and machine learning to tackle fundamental questions in physics. Thaler's work focuses on maximizing the discovery potential at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) through the development of new theoretical frameworks and innovative data analysis techniques. He is recognized for his expertise in studying jets, which are collimated sprays of particles produced in high-energy collisions, and for enhancing the search for new phenomena and illuminating the dynamics of gauge theories. His interests also include probing the nature of dark matter and understanding the experimental signatures of supersymmetry. In 2020, he became the inaugural director of the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions, furthering his commitment to the integration of artificial intelligence in theoretical physics.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Faculty member in the Physics Department, focusing on theoretical particle physics.