3:30–4:45 pm MCP 201
Black holes in quantum gravity are complex objects, and the theory that governs them provides a bridge between quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, and quantum information theory. In this talk, I will describe some of these connections and give a status report on the quantum theory of black holes. The emphasis is on the recent discovery that spacetimes with higher topology --- multiple black holes connected through their interiors --- play an important role in the path integral of quantum gravity. This talk will be a broad overview geared toward a general physics audience.
Event Type
May
19