Complexity is a fundamental concept that measures the difficulty of performing a task using a given set of simple operations. While extensively studied in mathematics and computer science, a precise definition of quantum complexity remains an open challenge in physics. Addressing this challenge is crucial for advancing quantum field theory (QFT), holography, and quantum gravity. In particular, complexity plays a key role in the Anti-de Sitter/Conformal Field Theory (AdS/CFT) correspondence, providing insights into black holes, their interiors, and spacetime singularities.

The two PhD projects will focus on the following key aspects:

PhD students will be part of a dynamic research group at the Oskar Klein Centre of Stockholm University, consisting of the Principal Investigator (PI), three senior postdocs, and three PhD students, working on quantum complexity, holography, and quantum information in QFT and quantum gravity.

The milestones of the projects include:

Experience and research in theoretical physics is meriting, in particular in the fields of quantum field theory, quantum information, and AdS/CFT-correspondence.

For more information about the project, please contact Pawel Caputa pawel.caputa@fysik.su.se.

For information about the employment Prof. Michael Odelius, odelius@fysik.su.se, who can also forward questions to the PhD student council at Fysikum.

Link to application: https://su.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:807015/