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August 27, 2023 to September 8, 2023
SRS
Europe/Zurich timezone

Owen Gwilliam: Symmetries via factorization algebras

Aug 31, 2023, 9:00 AM
1h
SRS

SRS

Hotel Les Sources Chemin du Vernex 9 1865 Les Diablerets Switzerland

Description

Factorization algebras arose in topology and representation theory but also provide a framework for describing the observables and symmetries of a field theory. This talk will begin by surveying factorization algebras and what they do well -- and do not -- in physics, at least at present. In the latter part we will describe work in progress with Araminta Amabel on selection rules for line operators of gauge theories, transposing Dan Freed's argument into the key of factorization algebras.

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