Duality Defects in $E_8$

Abstract

We classify all non-invertible Kramers-Wannier duality defects in the $E_8$ lattice Vertex Operator Algebra (i.e. the chiral $(E_8{)}_1$ WZW model) coming from ${\mathbb{Z}}_m$ symmetries. We illustrate how these defects are systematically obtainable as ${\mathbb{Z}}_2$ twists of invariant sub-VOAs, compute defect partition functions for small $m$, and verify our results against other techniques. Throughout, we focus on taking a physical perspective and highlight the important moving pieces involved in the calculations. Kac's theorem for finite automorphisms of Lie algebras and contemporary results on holomorphic VOAs play a role. We also provide a perspective from the point of view of (2+1)d Topological Field Theory and provide a rigorous proof that all corresponding Tambara-Yamagami actions on holomorphic VOAs can be obtained in this manner. We include a list of directions for future studies.

arXiv comment51+15 pages, 7 figures, 8 tables

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