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From Quarks to Galaxies: A tour through the forefront of modern physics with Frank Wilczek

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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Exploring Condensed Matter Physics and Anyons

The chapter discusses the transition to Santa Barbara for research purposes, including the shift towards condensed matter physics and the motivation behind broadening research horizons. It delves into the concept of anions, quantum numbers, and the discovery of particles within materials, emphasizing the essence of superconductivity and fractional quantum numbers. The speaker shares their journey of exploring models with fractional values, delving into the spin statistics connection, anyons in two-dimensional materials, and the evolution of understanding quasi-particles in the fractional quantum Hall effect.

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