An Overview of Topological order

Xiao-Gang Wen, MIT

I will give a brief overview of topological order.

Trying to discuss:

1. Characterize topological order through experimental/numerical probe

2. Calculate topological orders (ie their physical characterizations) from ground state wave functions.

3. Calculate topological orders from Hamiltonian (or Lagrangian)

4. Classify and find mathematical frame work of topological orders.