Topological Materials and Relativistic Fermions - From Condensed Matter Physics to Quantum Field Theory

Explore parallel developments between condensed matter physics and relativistic quantum field theory in this 71-minute seminar presented by David B Kaplan from the University of Washington. Delve into the fascinating connections between topological insulators, superconductors, and quantum field theory concepts like edge states, anomaly flow, and chirality. Learn how topological materials manifest in relativistic theories and discover potential cross-disciplinary applications, including how condensed matter physics might inform nonperturbative regulators for chiral gauge theories, while lattice QCD's overlap operator could provide new perspectives on edge state dynamics in condensed matter systems.