Ordering the Topological Order in the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect

Explore a 41-minute conference talk by Nati Seiberg from the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) on "Ordering the topological order in the fractional quantum Hall effect," recorded during the Generalized Symmetries: High-Energy, Condensed Matter and Mathematics KITP conference held in April 2025 at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara. Delve into recent advances in quantum field theory, particularly how symmetries can be interpreted through topological defects acting on operator spaces, leading to a generalized understanding of symmetries with applications across condensed matter, high energy physics, and quantum gravity. This presentation is part of a conference bringing together experts to share cutting-edge research and open problems in the field, coordinated by Maissam Barkeshli, Michele Del Zotto, Sakura Schafer-Nameki, and Shu-Heng Shao.