Inhomogeneous Dense Matter in Strong Magnetic Fields

Explore the fascinating world of inhomogeneous macroscopic structures arising from translationally invariant microscopic interactions in this theoretical physics colloquium by Prof. Tomas Brauner from the University of Stavanger, Norway. Delve into an overview of known mechanisms responsible for phases of matter with spatially nontrivial order, focusing on dense quark matter in strong magnetic fields. Discover a quantum phase of nuclear matter that owes its existence to topological aspects of the chiral anomaly, yet can be understood using the mathematics of a simple pendulum. Gain insights from this high-quality interactive presentation on current advances in theoretical physics, part of a colloquium series hosted by Prof. Igor Shovkovy at Arizona State University.