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Professor Finn Larsen works in theoretical physics with a special focus on the quantum description of black holes. His research investigates how black holes warp spacetime and how the environment near a black hole amplifies quantum fluctuations that manifest as thermal radiation. This phenomenon provides a unique window into the quantum structure of spacetime. Larsen's research program aims to uncover further secrets of quantum black holes, bridging theoretical scenarios motivated by string theory, supergravity, and anti-deSitter space. His work involves computing responses to probes with high precision to study the development of black holes over long time scales. The results intertwine quantum mechanical descriptions with traditional spacetime notions. Furthermore, he employs mathematical techniques and physical insights that connect areas within theoretical physics, like inflationary cosmology, where quantum fluctuations near black holes seed the structure of the entire Universe. Larsen also explores low-temperature behaviors of black holes, including exotic phases of quantum matter such as Bose-Einstein condensation and superconductivity. His engagement spans interdisciplinary interfaces between theoretical physics, quantum computing, and quantum information science.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science