Non-perturbative 3D quantum gravity: quantum boundary states and exact partition function (Q2179669)

The authors focus on the investigation of holographic dualities in 3D quantum gravity formulated as a topological quantum field theory, studying the correspondence between boundary and bulk structures. Working with the Ponzano-Regge topological statesum model defining an exact discretization of 3D quantum gravity, they analyse how the partition function for a solid twisted torus depends on the boundary quantum state. They introduce boundary spin network states with coherent superposition of spins on a square lattice on the boundary surface.