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Musings on Entanglement Entropy in String Theory - Lecture 1

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Overview

Explore the intricacies of entanglement entropy in string theory through this lecture by Raghu Mahajan from Princeton University. Delve into the potential of string theory as a UV finite theory to address UV divergences in quantum field theories. Begin with an overview of DMRG and Matrix Product States, then progress to discussions on two-dimensional spatial systems and the replica trick. Examine diagrams illustrating key concepts and investigate whether string theory can cure UV divergences in entanglement entropy. Study the work of Susskind-Uglum and Donnelly-Wong, and explore topics such as AdS3, SL2R WZW, and compact target spaces. Conclude with a Q&A session to further clarify complex ideas presented in this comprehensive exploration of entanglement entropy in the context of string theory.

Syllabus

Lecture 1: Jan 21, 2019 at am
Lecture 2: Jan 23, 2019 at am
Lecture 3: Jan 24, 2019 at am
Musings on entanglement entropy in string theory Lecture - 01
DMRG/Matrix Product States
2 spatial dimensions
Picture: Replica "trick"
Diagram
Can the UV divergences in SEE be cured within string theory?
Susskind - Uglum
Donnelly - Wong
Ads3
SL2R WZW
Compact target space
Q&A

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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

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