Landau-Ginzburg Paradigm of Topological Orders and a CFT Factory

Attend this seminar where Dr. Yu Zhao from Fudan University explores the Landau-Ginzburg paradigm for understanding topological orders and presents a conformal field theory (CFT) factory approach. Discover how the Landau-Ginzburg framework provides insights into the classification and construction of topological phases of matter, while learning about systematic methods for generating conformal field theories. Examine the mathematical structures underlying topological quantum states and their relationship to boundary conditions, impurities, and defects in quantum field theory. Gain understanding of how this paradigm connects condensed matter physics concepts with advanced mathematical frameworks in theoretical physics. The presentation is part of the "Quantum field theory with boundaries, impurities, and defects" program at the Isaac Newton Institute, offering cutting-edge research perspectives on topological quantum matter and conformal field theory applications.