Exotic symmetries, duality, and fractons in 2+1-dimensional quantum field theory
Nathan Seiberg, Shu-Heng Shao
SciPost Phys. 10, 027 (2021) · published 4 February 2021
- doi: 10.21468/SciPostPhys.10.2.027
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Abstract
We discuss nonstandard continuum quantum field theories in 2+1 dimensions. They exhibit exotic global symmetries, a subtle spectrum of charged excitations, and dualities similar to dualities of systems in 1+1 dimensions. These continuum models represent the low-energy limits of certain known lattice systems. One key aspect of these continuum field theories is the universal and important role played by discontinuous field configurations. In two companion papers, we will present 3+1-dimensional versions of these systems. In particular, we will discuss continuum quantum field theories of some models of fractons.
TY - JOUR
PB - SciPost Foundation
DO - 10.21468/SciPostPhys.10.2.027
TI - Exotic symmetries, duality, and fractons in 2+1-dimensional quantum field theory
PY - 2021/02/04
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JA - SciPost Phys.
VL - 10
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SP - 027
A1 - Seiberg, Nathan
AU - Shao, Shu-Heng
AB - We discuss nonstandard continuum quantum field theories in 2+1 dimensions. They exhibit exotic global symmetries, a subtle spectrum of charged excitations, and dualities similar to dualities of systems in 1+1 dimensions. These continuum models represent the low-energy limits of certain known lattice systems. One key aspect of these continuum field theories is the universal and important role played by discontinuous field configurations. In two companion papers, we will present 3+1-dimensional versions of these systems. In particular, we will discuss continuum quantum field theories of some models of fractons.
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