Year: 2024
Type: preprint
Abstract: Random tensors are the natural generalization of random matrices to higher order objects. They provide generating functions for random geometries and, assuming some familiarity with random matrix theory and quantum field theory, we discuss in the first part of this note the applications of such models to quantum gravity. In a second part we review tensor field theories, that is standard field theories in $\mathbb{R}^d$ but with tensor fields, which lead to a new family of large $N$ conformal field theories relevant for the study of the $AdS/CFT$ correspondence.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Gurau, Razvan, Rivasseau, Vincent
Institutions: Heidelberg University, Université Paris-Saclay
Language: English
Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4391244843