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Learn about the fundamental concepts of locality and smoothness in quantum field theories through this 23-minute speed talk delivered at Harvard CMSA's Workshop on Quantum Field Theory and Topological Phases via Homotopy Theory and Operator Algebras. Explore how these mathematical principles apply to QFTs as presented by Ben Gripaios from the University of Cambridge, examining the theoretical foundations that connect locality constraints with smoothness properties in quantum field theoretical frameworks. Gain insights into advanced mathematical physics concepts that bridge quantum field theory with topological and algebraic approaches, particularly focusing on how locality and smoothness conditions influence the structure and behavior of quantum field theories.
