In this course, we will use topology to understand some exotic quantum phases of matter. The topics will include topological insulators, topological orders, symmetry-protected topological phases, etc. The course will cover both condensed matter models in physics and general mathematical descriptions (such as group cohomology theory and modular tensor categories of knots).

Basic topology and quantum mechanics

Tencent Meeting ID：995 283 0954

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The course on Oct. 20/25 will be cancelled. Thank you for your attention!

Lecture notes download: https://qr-wang.github.io/teaching.html