PhD Class on Quantum Chaos and Black Holes
For more information on the topics covered, see syllabus.
The class will be held:
- Tuesdays 12,19, 26 of November + Dec 10 - 16.30-18.30 @ U2-03
- Wednesdays 13,20,27 of November + Dec 11 - 9.30 - 11.30 @ U2 - Room 5017
Course Syllabus
Obiettivi
An introduction to quantum chaos, and its connection to the physics of quantum black holes.
Contenuti sintetici
Introduction to classical chaos, quantum chaos and random matrix theory. BGS conjecture and semi-classical chaos. Thermalization and scrambling, the bound on chaos. JT gravity as a matrix integral, the black hole information paradox, quantum chaos and CFTs, a tensor model for 3D gravity.
Programma esteso
PhD Class on Quantum Chaos and Black Holes
For more information on the topics covered, see syllabus.
The class will be held:
Tuesdays 12,19, 26 of November + Dec 10 - 16.30-18.30 @ U2-03
Wednesdays 13,20,27 of November + Dec 11 - 9.30 - 11.30 @ U2 - Room 5017
Prerequisiti
Most of the class can be followed simply with a background in quantum mechanics. For the later part of the class, a knowledge of QFT is required and I will assume at least basic knowledge of the AdS/CFT correspondence.
Modalità didattica
Lectures
Materiale didattico
Lexture notes with references will be available
Modalità di verifica del profitto e valutazione
Pass/fail based on presence/interaction during the class.
Orario di ricevimento
By e-mail
Aims
An introduction to quantum chaos, and its connection to the physics of quantum black holes.
Contents
Introduction to classical chaos, quantum chaos and random matrix theory. BGS conjecture and semi-classical chaos. Thermalization and scrambling, the bound on chaos. JT gravity as a matrix integral, the black hole information paradox, quantum chaos and CFTs, a tensor model for 3D gravity.
Detailed program
PhD Class on Quantum Chaos and Black Holes
For more information on the topics covered, see syllabus.
The class will be held:
Tuesdays 12,19, 26 of November + Dec 10 - 16.30-18.30 @ U2-03
Wednesdays 13,20,27 of November + Dec 11 - 9.30 - 11.30 @ U2 - Room 5017
Prerequisites
Most of the class can be followed simply with a background in quantum mechanics. For the later part of the class, a knowledge of QFT is required and I will assume at least basic knowledge of the AdS/CFT correspondence.
Teaching form
Lectures
Textbook and teaching resource
Lexture notes with references will be available
Semester
Fall
Assessment method
Pass/fail based on presence/interaction during the class.
Office hours
By e-mail