Quantum corrections to dynamical holographic thermalization: entanglement entropy and other non-local observables

TL;DR

This paper studies how quantum and string theory corrections affect the thermalization process in strongly coupled N=4 SYM plasma using holographic duality, focusing on entanglement entropy and other non-local observables.

Contribution

It introduces the impact of full O(alpha'^3) string corrections and non-planar effects on dynamical holographic thermalization in N=4 SYM.

Findings

Quantum corrections modify thermalization times.

Non-local observables reveal detailed thermalization dynamics.

Results enhance understanding of finite coupling effects in holography.

Abstract

We investigate the thermalization time scale in the planar limit of the SU(N) N=4 SYM plasma at strong yet finite 't Hooft coupling by considering its supergravity dual description, including the full O(alpha'^3) type IIB string theory corrections. We also discuss on the effects of the leading non-planar corrections. We use extended geometric probes in the bulk which are dual to different non-local observables in the N=4 SYM theory. This is carried out within the framework of dynamical holographic thermalization.