3D Gravity, Chern-Simons Theory, and Wilson Lines - Lecture 2 by Alejandra Castro

Explore the intricacies of three-dimensional gravity and its connection to Chern-Simons theory in this 89-minute lecture delivered by Alejandra Castro from the University of Amsterdam. Delve into the potential of 3D gravity as the simplest model of quantum gravity and its novel insights into the fundamental mechanics of holography. Examine recent progress on non-perturbative aspects of these theories, with a particular focus on their relation to Chern-Simons theory. Investigate the role of Wilson lines in both Chern-Simons theory and 3D gravity, and discover how these observables provide a fascinating lens through which to explore locality and its absence. As part of the Infosys-ICTS String Theory Lectures series, this talk offers a deep dive into cutting-edge theoretical physics concepts at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences in Bangalore.