Foliated Field Theory and String-Membrane-Net Condensation Picture of Fracton Order

Abstract

Foliated fracton order is a qualitatively new kind of phase of matter. It is similar to topological order, but with the fundamental difference that a layered structure, referred to as a foliation, plays an essential role and determines the mobility restrictions of the topological excitations. In this work, we introduce a new kind of field theory to describe these phases: a foliated field theory. We also introduce a new lattice model and string-membrane-net condensation picture of these phases, which is analogous to the string-net condensation picture of topological order.

arXiv comment22+15 pages, 8 figures; v3 added a summary of our model near the end of the introduction

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