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3D Gravity, Chern-Simons Theory, and Wilson Lines by Alejandra Castro

Offered By: International Centre for Theoretical Sciences via YouTube

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Quantum Gravity Courses Theoretical Physics Courses Holography Courses Chern-Simons Theory Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the intricacies of three-dimensional gravity and its potential as a simplified model for quantum gravity in this comprehensive lecture by Alejandra Castro from the University of Amsterdam. Delve into the fundamental mechanics of holography and recent non-perturbative advancements in the field. Examine the crucial role of Wilson lines in both Chern-Simons theory and 3D gravity, offering unique insights into the concept of locality and its limitations. As part of the Infosys-ICTS String Theory Lectures series, this 85-minute session serves as the first of three interconnected talks, providing a solid foundation for understanding the relationship between 3D gravity, Chern-Simons theory, and Wilson lines.

Syllabus

3D gravity, Chern-Simons theory, and Wilson lines(Lecture - 01) by Alejandra Castro


Taught by

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

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