Fracton Gauge Fields in Curved Space From Higher Dimensions

Explore the fascinating world of fractons in this lecture presented by Patricio Salgado-Rebolledo at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Delve into the concept of these novel quasi-particle excitations with restricted mobility that have garnered significant attention in both condensed matter and high energy physics. Begin with a brief review of the effective field theory describing fractonic interactions, understood as a generalization of Maxwell's electrodynamics. Discover how fracton gauge fields in curved space can be derived from a five-dimensional relativistic theory through dimensional reduction. Gain insights into this cutting-edge research area that bridges multiple physics disciplines over the course of 1 hour and 7 minutes.