Toward the Quantization of Jackiw-Teitelboim Gravity with Positive Cosmological Constant

Explore the quantization of Jackiw-Teitelboim gravity with positive cosmological constant in this seminar presented by Ms. Elba Alonso-Monsalve from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Delve into advanced theoretical physics concepts as the speaker discusses approaches to quantizing this specific gravitational model, examining the mathematical frameworks and physical implications when the cosmological constant takes positive values. Learn about the challenges and methodologies involved in transitioning from classical to quantum descriptions of this two-dimensional gravity theory, which serves as a simplified model for understanding quantum gravity phenomena. Gain insights into the theoretical foundations that underpin modern gravitational physics research and the mathematical tools used to analyze quantum field theories in curved spacetime. This presentation is part of the "Quantum field theory with boundaries, impurities, and defects" program at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences.