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Quantum Information Tools for Gravity
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:50
Abstract
This course explores how quantum information can provide useful tools to answer fundamental questions arising when combining quantum theory and gravity, in particular those related to the lack of a classical spacetime structure.
Objective
By the end of the course students are familiar with the mathematical formulation of physics in the weak-field regime of the gravitational field (e.g. linearized quantum gravity, quantum clocks in the gravitational field), with relational approaches to quantum theory such as Page-Wootters and quantum reference frames, and with basic quantum information tools (e.g. theory-independent operational methods, quantum communication protocols and relevant theorems). They are able to adapt and apply these concepts and methods to solve problems in this area. They are also aware of some of the open research questions in the field.
Content
Topics include the quantum description of gravity at low energies and recent proposals to test the gravitational field of a quantum source, quantum clocks, the Page-Wootters formalism, and quantum reference frames.
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Quantum Information Tools for Gravity |
|
3 h weekly |
| exercise | Quantum Information Tools for Gravity |
|
2 h weekly |