Topology and correlations

The introduction of concepts from topology has profoundly impacted our understanding of condensed
matter,particularly the recent developments in topological insulators, semi-metals, and superconductors.
Theoretical efforts have been highly successfulat classifying and describing the topological invariants of
single particle (non-interacting) systems. Less effort thus far has gone into considering how interactions
may modify these classification schemes, and where the most fruitful intersections between correlations
and topology may lie. This Aspen Winter Conference revolves around merging concepts of topology and
strong electronic correlations.

The emergent field of correlated topology has seen recent profound advances in diverse subjects such
as topological superconductivity, Kondo insulators, quantum magnetism, and engineered heterostructures
of TMDs and twisted bilayer graphene. The scientific focus of this conference will be on identifying the
relevant questions in these newly married fields. What are the key observables associated with correlated
topological states? What is the fate of the relativistic quantum anomalies, such as the chiral anomaly, in the
presence of strong correlations? Will intrinsic topological superconductors or superconductor/semiconductor
heterostructures form the more promising platform for experiments? What is the role of topological states in
other correlated quantum states, such as Kondo insulators or heavy Fermion metals? Bringing together a
diverse group of researchers, this workshop will explore how recent advances in topology can help solve
longstanding problems in correlated electron physics, and how the merger of these two fields could lead
to new fundamental states of matter and novel quantum devices.

 


 

Conference mission

Our main goal is to bring together a diverse group of researchers from the fields of strongly correlated
matter and topology. This workshop will explore if and how recent advances in topology can help solve long
standing problems in correlated electron physics, and how the merger of these two fields could lead to new
fundamental states of matter and novel quantum devices. To that end, we aim to deviate from the usual
conference scheme of tightly filled schedules of presentations, in favor of fostering smaller and more
interactive discussions.

 

Morning Invited plenary talks

Afternoon Open time for small group discussions, breakout rooms provided

Later afternoon Poster presentations and moderated open discussion rounds in the plenary