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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. Learn about current research methodologies and mathematical approaches used to understand the quantum properties of gravitational systems. Gain insights into the latest developments in theoretical physics that attempt to reconcile Einstein's theory of gravity with quantum mechanical principles in extreme astrophysical environments.
Syllabus
Chiara Toldo: Black Holes and Quantum Gravity - Class 4
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ICTP-SAIFR