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Universalities of Defects in Quantum Field Theories
Siwei Zhong
Defects are both physically rich objects and powerful tools in modern quantum field theory. They are extended operators, such as boundaries, impurities, and probe particles, embedd…
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Baryon Junction and String Interactions: Part II
Xuzixiang Lou, Siwei Zhong
We study junctions between confining strings. These junctions arise in Yang-Mills theories, and we focus on their universal low-energy dynamics. Using open-closed duality, we map j…