Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Topological Symmetries of Anyonic Chains and Quantum Computing with CFTs

Delve into topological symmetries of anyonic chains and their applications in quantum computing with conformal field theories, presented by Zhenghan Wang at the Generalized Symmetries conference.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Non-onsiteable, Not Gaugeable Symmetries with Trivially Symmetric Product States

Delve into non-onsiteable, not gaugeable symmetries with trivially symmetric product states in this theoretical physics lecture by Carolyn Zhang from Harvard, part of the Generalized Symmetries conference.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Symmetry Constraints on Defect RG Flows

Delve into the theoretical exploration of symmetry constraints on defect renormalization group flows with Christian Copetti, examining how topological defects influence quantum field theory and their implications across physics disciplines.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Topological Lines Supported on Gapless Boundaries of 3D TQFTs

Delve into topological lines on gapless boundaries of 3D TQFTs with Brandon Rayhaun's theoretical physics lecture from the Generalized Symmetries conference at KITP.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Non-local Charges from Perturbed Defects via SymTFT in 2D CFT

Delve into the exploration of non-local charges in 2D conformal field theory through perturbed defects and SymTFT, presented by Ingo Runkel as part of the Generalized Symmetries conference at KITP.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Some Thoughts on Complexity-Theoretic Hierarchies of Topological Order

Delve into complexity-theoretic hierarchies of topological order with Colleen Delaney's conference talk, exploring generalized symmetries and their implications for quantum field theory, condensed matter, and high-energy physics.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Universal Microscopic Descriptions for Anomalies and Statistics of Excitations

Delve into universal microscopic descriptions for anomalies and statistics of excitations in quantum field theory with Ryohei Kobayashi from IAS, exploring recent advances in generalized symmetries.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pinning Defect, Fusion and Factorization in Quantum Field Theory

Delve into quantum field theory advancements through topological defects, exploring symmetries, fusion, and factorization with Yifan Wang's analysis of pinning defects and their implications in physics.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Phases with Non-Invertible Symmetries in (1+1)d: From Categories to Cold Atoms

Explore non-invertible symmetries in (1+1)d quantum field theory, from theoretical categories to cold atom applications, as part of the Generalized Symmetries conference at KITP.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Aspects of QED in 2+1 Dimensions

Delve into quantum electrodynamics in 2+1 dimensions with Thomas Dumitrescu as he explores topological defects, generalized symmetries, and their applications in condensed matter, high energy physics, and quantum gravity.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Symmetry Transmutation in Quantum Field Theory

Delve into the concept of symmetry transmutation in quantum field theory, exploring how topological defects act on operator spaces and their implications for condensed matter, high energy physics, and quantum gravity.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Conformal Manifolds from Continuous SymTFTs

Delve into the exploration of conformal manifolds derived from continuous symmetry topological field theories, presented by MIT's Ho Tat Lam at the Generalized Symmetries conference.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exact Factorizations and Bicrossed Product of Fusion Categories

Delve into the mathematical exploration of exact factorizations and bicrossed product of fusion categories with Julia Plavnik, presented at the Generalized Symmetries conference at KITP.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Are All Phase Transitions Symmetry Breaking Transitions?

Explore the relationship between phase transitions and symmetry breaking with physicist Xie Chen from Caltech in this theoretical physics talk from the Generalized Symmetries conference at KITP.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Completed Categories and Dualities

Delve into the mathematical foundations of completed categories and dualities with Kevin Walker in this theoretical physics lecture from the Generalized Symmetries conference at KITP.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video