Large N Partition Functions, Holography, and Black Holes - Nikolay Bobev

Explore the intricate connections between large N partition functions, holography, and black holes in this 36-minute conference talk by Nikolay Bobev from KU Leuven. Recorded as part of the "Gravity from algebra: modern field theory methods for holography" conference at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, delve into cutting-edge developments in conformal field theory and their applications to quantum gravity. Examine how consistency conditions in quantum gravity relate to those in CFT, and investigate the potential implications for string/M-theory. Gain insights into topics such as large N bootstrap, holographic CFTs, gravitational effective field theory, supersymmetry in holography, and the physics of black holes from a strongly-coupled finite temperature perspective. Discover how this research contributes to the broader understanding of holographic duality and its implications for theoretical physics.