Einstein's Quantum Gravity Insights - Did He Unknowingly Solve Physics' Biggest Problem?
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
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Explore groundbreaking research on quantum gravity in this 43-minute World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into Einstein's papers, quantum entanglement, and the quantum properties of black holes as Brian Greene moderates a conversation with experts Maria SpiropĂșlu, Joseph Lykken, and Daniel Jafferis. Discover the fascinating connection between wormholes and quantum science, and learn about recent experiments using Google's quantum computer to investigate these concepts. Gain insights into the future of quantum computation and its potential impact on our understanding of the universe. The discussion covers topics ranging from the possibility of information transfer through quantum entanglement to the creation of wormholes in quantum computers, offering a comprehensive look at cutting-edge developments in theoretical physics and quantum technology.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Participant Introductions
- The Einstein Papers
- Can Quantum Entanglement Be Used to Transfer Information?
- The Second Einstein Paper: The Quantum Properties Of Blackholes
- Wormholes and Quantum Science, ER = EPR
- A Wormhole in a Quantum Computer?
- Quantum Computer Experimentation
- Contextualizing Quantum Computation and its Future
- Credits
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World Science Festival
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