Alterfold Topological Quantum Field Theory

Speaker: Zhengwei Liu (刘正伟，BIMSA)

Time: 17:00-17:45, 2024-09-09

Venue: A6-1

Zoom: 388 528 9728

Password: BIMSA

Abstract

We will briefly review the development of topological quantum field theory (TQFT) and topological orders. It is a major open question to describe the relation between the injective ground state of a gapped Hamiltonian and TQFT. We will answer this question. In addtion, we will establish a conceptual connection between TQFT and constructive quantum field theory.

Member Seminar Intro

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Organizers

Yuval Peres

Professor

Probability Theory

Artan Sheshmani

Professor

Algebraic Geometry

Hossein Yavartanoo

Professor

Mathematical Physics