Tensor networks, fusion categories and operator algebras

Yasuyuki Kawahigashi (University of Tokyo/RIKEN)

Thu Oct 23, 20:00-21:00 (2 months ago)

Abstract: Certain 4-tensors have been used to study two-dimensional topological order, and we identified them with bi-unitary connections in subfactor theory of Jones before. This identification gives a description of a fusion category using a (possibly non-flat) bi-unitary connection, which arises as quantum 6j-symbols for a multi-fusion category. We further advance this identification by working on the zipper condition, which is a kind of pentagon equation, and flat fields of strings.

quantum computing and informationMathematicsPhysics

Audience: researchers in the topic

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