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Complexity and Gravity - Leonard Susskind

Offered By: Institute for Advanced Study via YouTube

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Theoretical Physics Courses Gravity Courses Entropy Courses Complexity Courses Quantum Circuits Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the intricate relationship between complexity and gravity in this thought-provoking lecture by renowned physicist Leonard Susskind. Delve into advanced concepts such as qubits, spacetime, and quantum circuits as part of the Prospects in Theoretical Physics 2018 series. Gain insights into relative complexity, unitary operators, and the triangle inequality as Susskind unravels the connections between quantum mechanics and gravitational theory. Examine the role of entropy in complexity graphs and single-step circuits, and engage with challenging questions that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. Enhance your knowledge of theoretical physics and quantum information theory through this comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge research in the field.

Syllabus

Intro
Complexity
General State
Quantum Circuit
Relative Complexity
Unitary Operators
Number of Units
Units
Triangle Inequality
Questions
Circuits
Singlestep circuits
Complexity graph
Entropy


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Institute for Advanced Study

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