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Explore advanced concepts in thermal transport phenomena through the lens of geometry and quantum anomalies in this comprehensive physics lecture delivered by Maria Vozmediano at the Galileo Galilei Institute. Delve into the intricate relationships between heat conduction, geometric structures, and anomalous transport effects in condensed matter systems. Examine theoretical frameworks that connect thermal conductivity to topological properties and geometric constraints in materials. Investigate how quantum anomalies manifest in thermal transport processes and their implications for understanding exotic phases of matter. Analyze mathematical formulations that describe heat flow in systems with non-trivial geometric backgrounds and discuss experimental signatures of anomalous thermal transport. Build upon foundational concepts to understand cutting-edge research in theoretical condensed matter physics, focusing on the interplay between geometry, topology, and transport phenomena in quantum materials.
Syllabus
Maria Vozmediano: "Thermal transport, geometry, and anomalies" - Lecture II
Taught by
Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI)