Symmetry topological field theory and Kramers-Wannier duality of generalised Ising models

Date

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
11:00 - 13:00

Abstract

A modern perspective on symmetry identifies the topological invariance of symmetry operators as their defining property. Besides suggesting generalisations of the usual concept, this viewpoint renders results and methods from topological quantum theory amenable to the treatment of symmetries. Focusing on the simple setting of generalised Ising models, I will discuss the topological approach to the notions of duality and gauging.

Organiser

String Theory group

Venue

UvA - Faculty of Science

Room number

C4.174

Category

Group Seminar

Topics

mathematical physics

Speakers

Jean Delcamp