Nonperturbative Quantum Field Theory in Astrophysics
  The extreme electromagnetic or gravitational fields associated with some astrophysical objects can give rise to macroscopic effects arising from the physics of the quantum vacuum. Therefore, these objects are incredible laboratories for exploring the physics of quantum field theories. In this dissertation, we explore this idea in three astrophysical scenarios. 
Dan Mazur
astro-ph.HE hep-th quant-ph