Title: Decomposition of quantum field theories (slides)

Speaker: Eric Sharpe (Virginia Tech)

Time: 16:15-16:50 (GMT+0), 2021.08.03

Abstract:

In this talk, I will outline higher-form symmetries in quantum field theories, focusing on two-dimensional theories with one-form symmetries. Such theories are equivalent to disjoint unions of quantum field theories, an equivalence known as `decomposition.' We will outline some basic examples and applications.