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Fracton Topological Order, Generalized Lattice Gauge Theory and Duality

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arxiv 1603.04442 v1 pith:ZOH6LYEQ submitted 2016-03-14 cond-mat.str-el cond-mat.stat-mechhep-lat

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We introduce a generalization of conventional lattice gauge theory to describe fracton topological phases, which are characterized by immobile, point-like topological excitations, and sub-extensive topological degeneracy. We demonstrate a duality between fracton topological order and interacting spin systems with symmetries along extensive, lower-dimensional subsystems, which may be used to systematically search for and characterize fracton topological phases. Commutative algebra and elementary algebraic geometry provide an effective mathematical toolset for our results. Our work paves the way for identifying possible material realizations of fracton topological phases.

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