Topics at the junction of AdS/CFT and quantum information

In summary, the AdS/CFT correspondence is a duality between two theories - AdS in string theory and CFT in quantum field theory - which states that they are equivalent. It has been used to explore the connection between quantum information theory and gravity, and has been applied in studying the behavior of strongly coupled quantum systems, quantum complexity, and quantum entanglement in high energy physics. While there are no direct experimental tests, many theoretical developments have been supported by evidence. Some open questions include extending the correspondence to more realistic scenarios and understanding the role of quantum information in the nature of spacetime and quantum gravity.
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I have been asked to draft a (informal) research proposal for a PhD thesis. I have some background in quantum information and my interests are leaning towards the AdS/CFT correspondence. I was wondering if you could suggest a few (preferably recent) theory papers at the junction of quantum information and the AdS/CFT correspondence as a starting point for me to read. I want to eventually select an interesting problem and use that as a basis to build upon for the research proposal.
 
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Look into ER=EPR!
 

1. What is AdS/CFT?

AdS/CFT stands for Anti-de Sitter/Conformal Field Theory. It is a duality between two different theories - a gravitational theory in Anti-de Sitter space and a quantum field theory on its boundary. This duality allows for a better understanding of quantum gravity and has been a topic of interest in theoretical physics for many years.

2. How does AdS/CFT relate to quantum information?

AdS/CFT has been found to have connections to quantum information theory, specifically in the study of entanglement entropy. Entanglement entropy is a measure of the amount of entanglement between two quantum systems, and AdS/CFT provides a way to calculate this quantity in certain cases.

3. What are some applications of the junction of AdS/CFT and quantum information?

One potential application is in the study of black holes. AdS/CFT has been used to better understand the information paradox, which is the question of what happens to information that falls into a black hole. The junction of AdS/CFT and quantum information has also been used to study the properties of quantum entanglement in strongly coupled systems.

4. What are some current research topics at the junction of AdS/CFT and quantum information?

Current research topics include exploring the connections between AdS/CFT and tensor networks, which are mathematical tools used to study entanglement in quantum systems. Other areas of interest include the holographic principle, which suggests that the information in a higher-dimensional space can be encoded on its boundary, and using AdS/CFT to study quantum error correction codes.

5. What are some potential future developments in this field?

As AdS/CFT and quantum information continue to be active areas of research, there are many potential future developments. Some possibilities include using AdS/CFT to study quantum entanglement in more complex systems, such as those with time dependence, and further exploring the connections between AdS/CFT and quantum error correction. Additionally, the junction of AdS/CFT and quantum information may provide insights into the nature of space and time in quantum gravity.

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