Advances in 2D Holography: Black Hole Thermodynamics and the Extremal Limit - Lecture 1

Explore the first lecture in a five-part course on advances in 2D holography, focusing on black hole thermodynamics and the challenges associated with the extremal limit. Delve into the quantum effects in the gravitational path integral that have provided a more accurate understanding of black hole behavior near extremality. Examine how the fluctuations of JT gravity modes lead to significant corrections in black hole entropy. Learn about the course's progression, which covers topics such as near-extremal black holes, perturbative corrections to black hole entropy, the connection between JT gravity and matrix integrals, and addressing the black hole information paradox. Gain insights from Stanford University researcher Luca Iliesiu in this comprehensive 2-hour and 15-minute lecture, part of a series that bridges quantum effects in gravity with holography and matrix integrals.