Topological phases of matter, symmetries, and K-theory

<p>This thesis contains a study of topological phases of matter, with a strong emphasis on symmetry as a unifying theme. We take the point of view that the "topology" in many examples of what is loosely termed "topological matter", has its origin in the symmetry data of th...

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Main Author: Thiang, G
Other Authors: Hannabuss, K
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2014
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