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State-Dependent Divergences in the Entanglement Entropy

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We show the entanglement entropy in certain quantum field theories to contain state-dependent divergences. Both perturbative and holographic examples are exhibited. However, quantities such as the relative entropy and the generalized entropy of black holes remain finite, due to cancellation of divergences. We classify all possible state-dependent divergences that can appear in both perturbatively renormalizeable and holographic covariant $d\le 6$ quantum field theories.

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Semi-classical spacetime thermodynamics

hep-th · 2025-09-05 · unverdicted · novelty 5.0

Derives semi-classical gravity from thermodynamics of stretched light cones in 2D dilaton gravity with explicit conformal anomaly backreaction and shows equations of motion follow from dynamical Wald entropy in Brans-Dicke theories.

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  • Semi-classical spacetime thermodynamics hep-th · 2025-09-05 · unverdicted · none · ref 32 · internal anchor

    Derives semi-classical gravity from thermodynamics of stretched light cones in 2D dilaton gravity with explicit conformal anomaly backreaction and shows equations of motion follow from dynamical Wald entropy in Brans-Dicke theories.