One of the most profound breakthroughs in modern physics is the Gauge-Gravity Correspondence. This principle suggests that a theory of quantum gravity can be "mapped" onto a simpler quantum field theory—much like a 2D hologram encodes a 3D image.

While we have mastered this in "toy models" (AdS space), the real challenge lies in our own backyard. Our universe is nearly flat, with a tiny positive cosmological constant. A primary goal of my work is to extend these holographic tools to Flat Spacetime, moving us closer to a realistic description of the physical world we inhabit.

Unlocking the Black Hole Paradox

In 1975, Stephen Hawking posed a question that shook physics: if a black hole evaporates, what happens to the information inside? To solve this Information Paradox, we must look at the "atoms" of spacetime.

Microstate Counting: Investigate the statistical mechanical origin of black hole entropy.

Quantum Resolution: By identifying the specific microstates in string theory, we aim to provide a concrete accounting for the heat and entropy of these celestial giants.