Overview
Explore the fascinating connections between spacetime, quantum entanglement, and black holes in this public lecture featuring four renowned researchers from the Institute for Advanced Study. Delve into modern theoretical investigations that reveal the crucial role of quantum entanglement in resolving long-standing puzzles in physics. Discover how quantum models for black holes are bridging boundaries between quantum gravity, condensed matter, and quantum computation. Learn about quantum mechanical effects, strange metals, the information paradox, and wormholes as Ahmed Almheiri, Geoff Penington, Subir Sachdev, and Juan Maldacena present different aspects of these intriguing connections. Gain insights into topics such as the swap test, quantum particles, reversibility, and information preservation. Conclude with a thought-provoking question and answer session to further expand your understanding of these complex concepts.
Syllabus
Introduction
Summary
Quantum Mechanical Effects
Black Holes
Strange Metal
Black Hole Information
Quantum Entanglement
The Information Paradox
A Simple Model
The Swap Test
Quantum Particles
Reversibility Information Preservation
wormholes
questions
Taught by
Institute for Advanced Study