Geometric Representation Theory

Event Information Title: A classification of SET phases by G-extensions of spherical fusion categories
Starts: 15:10 on Thursday March 21, 2013
Ends: 16:30 on Thursday March 21, 2013
Location: Stewart Library, Fields Institute, 222 College St.
Speaker: Lucy Zhang
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Institution: University of Toronto
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Abstract:

We introduce the concept of topological phases and symmetry enriched topological (SET) phases. We augment the physical concepts with the study of G-graded fusion categories. In this talk, we will explore my work in progress with Xiao-Gang Wen on classifying the SET.

The GRT seminar will be given in Room 332 this week.

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