Topological States of Quantum Condensed Matter

Explore the fascinating world of topological states in quantum condensed matter through this illuminating 36-minute lecture by F. D. M. Haldane from Princeton University. Delivered at the Fred Kavli Special Symposium on Quantum Matter & Quantum Information during the APS March Meeting 2017 in New Orleans, LA, the talk delves into the unexpected properties of ground states in certain condensed matter systems. Discover how these properties are protected by robust non-trivial topological features of quantum entanglement, leading to characteristic edge states. Trace the evolution of research from early work on one and two-dimensional systems to the discovery of 3D topological insulators. Learn about the growing interest in topological states as potential platforms for quantum information processing. Gain insights into selected examples of topological states of matter and the history behind their discovery in this comprehensive overview of a cutting-edge field in physics.