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Topological string theory

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Topological Scattering: From Graphs to Networks

Covers defining topological phases for photonic systems using unitary scattering matrices, transitioning from graphs to networks.

Quantization: Topological Operators

Covers the quantization of topological operators and Ising models on square lattices.

Quantization: Topological Operators

Covers the quantization process using topological operators and their role in generating symmetries.

Skyrmions: Fundamentals and Applications

Explores the fundamentals and applications of skyrmions in racetrack memory, covering creation, motion, detection, and manipulation.

Neutron Production and Skyrmion Materials

Covers neutron production, skyrmion materials, SANS experiments, and recent papers.

Analytic Infinite Derivative Gravity

Explores Analytic Infinite Derivative (AID) gravity, discussing infinite derivatives in gravity theories, UV completeness, and implications for quantum gravity.

Active Turbulence in Biological Systems

Delves into active turbulence and topological defects in biological systems, emphasizing their impact on cell motility and colony growth.

Moiré Flatland: Condensed Matter Physics Overview

Provides an overview of van der Waals materials, superconductivity in twisted graphene, skyrmions, and ferroelectricity.

Active Matter: Cell Dynamics and Modeling

Explores cell dynamics in active matter, focusing on motility, polarity, and signaling pathways in biological systems.

Unified Approach to Deformable Solids

Explores a unified approach to understanding deformable solids and the role of topological defects in material behavior.

Holography in Classical Gravity

Covers the concept of holography in classical gravity and its relation to string theory.

Fundamental Groups

Explores fundamental groups, homotopy classes, and coverings in connected manifolds.

Broken Symmetries in Living Matter

Delves into broken symmetries in living matter, focusing on time reversal, spatiotemporal, and chiral symmetry breaking.

Fragmentation in Spin Ice Systems

Delves into fragmentation in spin ice systems, covering magnetic ice rules, monopole vacuum, emergent gauge fields, topological defects, and quantum Monte Carlo simulations.

Quantum Double Edge: Configuration Spaces and Anyonic Excitations

Explores quantum double edge, continuous-variable spaces, gapped edges, and anyonic strings.

Coherent Interfaces: Energetics and Defects

Explores dislocation energy, topological defects, and coherent interfaces in materials.

Ward Identities and Symmetries

Delves into Ward identities, symmetries, conserved currents, and conformal symmetry, exploring their implications on correlators and quantum models.

Conformal Field Theory & Operator Product Expansion

Explores Conformal Field Theory and Operator Product Expansion, emphasizing the role of symmetries and the quantization process in CFT.

Generalized Symmetries of Quantum Field Theory

Explores generalized symmetries in quantum field theory and the use of infinity categories to describe physical theories.

Supersymmetry: Motivations and Concrete Applications

Explores the motivations and applications of supersymmetry, including string theory and flavor symmetries, culminating in the Coleman-Mandula theorem.