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Explore advanced concepts in black hole physics and quantum gravity in this lecture from the VI Siembra-HoLAGrav Young Frontiers Meeting at ICTP-SAIFR. Delve into the intricate relationship between black holes and quantum gravitational effects as presented by Chiara Toldo from Harvard University and Milan University. Examine cutting-edge theoretical frameworks that bridge general relativity and quantum mechanics, focusing on how quantum effects manifest in black hole environments. Investigate the fundamental questions surrounding black hole thermodynamics, information paradoxes, and the quantum nature of spacetime near event horizons. Analyze current research developments in quantum gravity theories and their applications to black hole physics, including discussions of holographic principles, entanglement entropy, and the emergence of spacetime from quantum information. Gain insights into the mathematical tools and conceptual frameworks used to understand these phenomena, suitable for advanced physics students and researchers working at the intersection of general relativity and quantum field theory.
Syllabus
Chiara Toldo: Black Holes and Quantum Gravity - Class 3
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ICTP-SAIFR