Quantum Mechanics and the Geometry of Spacetime by Juan Maldacena

Explore the fascinating intersection of quantum mechanics and spacetime geometry in this lecture by renowned physicist Juan Maldacena. Delve into the puzzling nature of black holes and their implications for quantum physics. Discover how studying these enigmatic objects leads to quantum mechanical models describing special black holes from an external perspective. Examine the intriguing concept that entanglement can create geometric connections or wormholes, and learn how quantum teleportation can be interpreted as traversing these cosmic shortcuts. Gain insights into the SYK model, its similarities with nearly extremal black holes, and the dynamics of these extreme cosmic objects. Investigate various physical phenomena, including chaos and quantum teleportation, and their common manifestations in these systems. Part of the "AdS/CFT at 20 and Beyond" discussion meeting, this lecture offers a deep dive into cutting-edge theoretical physics concepts at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences.