Topological order in three-dimensional systems and 2-gauge symmetry

Topological order is a new paradigm for quantum phases of matter developed to explain phase transitions which do not fit the symmetry breaking scheme for classifying phases of matter. They are characterized by patterns of entanglement that lead to topologically depended ground state degeneracy a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ricardo Costa de Almeida
Other Authors: Paulo Teotonio Sobrinho
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2017
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Online Access:http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/43/43134/tde-05122017-094209/