Why We Don't Understand Quantum Field Theory

Hi,

I have another fantastic episode for you today. This one is with the wonderful Nikita Nekrasov (a professor at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics). Today, we talk about:

• Nikita’s new theory of “gauge origami”

• What instantons are, and how they’re involved deeply in quantum physics

• Advice that he learned from collaborating with Edward Witten

• and of course, much more regarding gauge theory…

If you’re interested in the topics above, you’ll love this podcast.

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—Curt Jaimungal

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