A Tutorial on Entanglement Island Computations

Explore the intricacies of entanglement island computations in this comprehensive tutorial presented by Raghu Mahajan, a member of the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study. Delve into key concepts such as quantum extremal surfaces, two-dimensional conformal field theory, and entanglement in transparent boundary conditions. Examine nonlocal effects and long local effects in entanglement, and discover generalizations to nonzero temperatures and time-dependent scenarios. Gain insights into the linear growth of entanglement islands and their significance in high-energy theory. This seminar, part of the IAS High Energy Theory series, offers a deep dive into advanced quantum physics concepts for researchers and enthusiasts in the field.

Introduction
Quantum Extrema Surfaces
Remarks
Twodimensional CFT
Entanglement
Transparent Boundary Conditions
Entanglement Edge
Nonlocal effects
Long local effects
Generalization
Nonzero Temperatures
Time Dependence
Linear Growth