Topological invariants of gapped states of quantum spin systems

Speaker:Anton Kapustin (California Institute of Technology)
Schedule:Wed. & Fri., 13:30-15:05, Sept. 11-Sept. 27, 2024
Venue:Lecture Hall C548, Tsinghua University Shuangqing Complex Building A
Date:2024-09-11~2024-09-27

Description:

Recently, a new approach to defining invariants of gapped states of quantum spin systems was developed. In many cases allows to justify the predictions made using Topological Quantum Field Theory.I will provide a pedagogical introduction to these developments.


Prerequisite:

Analysis, group theory, quantum statistical mechanics


Reference:

https://arxiv.org/abs/2201.01327, https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.06399


Target Audience: Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students

Teaching Language: English


Speaker's personal website: https://antonkapustin.caltech.edu/general-info



Registration:  https://www.wjx.top/vm/OY5TeQv.aspx#


Notes:

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 YMSC_lectures_Week_2.pdf

 YMSC_lectures_Week_3.pdf