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Informational and Computational Aspects of Holography

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Explore the intersection of quantum information theory and holographic principles in this 59-minute lecture that examines how holographic duality relates to computational complexity and information processing. Delve into the fundamental connections between gravity, quantum mechanics, and computation as presented through the lens of the AdS/CFT correspondence and its implications for understanding quantum systems. Learn about the informational structure of holographic theories, including concepts such as quantum error correction in holographic codes, the emergence of spacetime from entanglement, and the computational complexity of holographic states. Discover how holographic duality provides insights into the nature of quantum information, the black hole information paradox, and the relationship between bulk and boundary descriptions in quantum field theory. Examine recent developments in understanding how computational complexity manifests in holographic systems and what this reveals about the fundamental nature of quantum gravity and information theory.

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Informational and computational aspects of holography

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Simons Institute

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