Abstract
Prof. Sander Bais (University of Amsterdam)
Extending the paradigm of symmetry breaking to topological orders.
Sander Bais is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Amsterdam and External Faculty Member of te Santa Fe Institute. He is the author of a number of succesful and widely translated popular books, including "The Equations: Icons of Knowledge", "Very Special Relativity: An Illustrated Guide" and "In Praise of Science Curiosity, Understanding and Progress". This seminar should be widely accesible and students in their final years are encouraged to attend.