4d gauge theory: Witten video on his current research

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Edward Witten delivered two significant talks on 16 and 17 August 2023, focusing on Langlands-Type Dualities in Quantum Field Theory, as part of a three-week series at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) in Santa Barbara. The discussions are available for viewing online, with Peter Woit providing an overview on his blog. The first talk can be accessed here, and the second talk is available here.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Quantum Field Theory concepts
  • Familiarity with Langlands duality
  • Knowledge of Edward Witten's contributions to theoretical physics
  • Basic grasp of the structure of academic talks and seminars
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  • Watch the recorded talks by Edward Witten on KITP's website
  • Read Peter Woit's blog for further insights on the talks
  • Research Langlands duality in the context of Quantum Field Theory
  • Explore additional resources on the KITP seminar series schedule
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The discussion is beneficial for theoretical physicists, graduate students in physics, and researchers interested in advanced topics in Quantum Field Theory and Langlands duality.

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Peter Woit ("Not Even Wrong" blog) reported today on two recent talks by Edward Witten which are available video online.

Here is the link to Woit's blog, which gives an brief overview of what the talks are about.
http://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/?p=3107

In case anyone is interested, the first talk (16 August) is here:
http://online.kitp.ucsb.edu/online/duallang_m10/witten/

The second talk (17 August) is here:
http://online.kitp.ucsb.edu/online/duallang_m10/witten2/

The talks were part of a 3-week series at KITP Santa Barbara devoted to
Langlands-Type Dualities in Quantum Field Theory
Here's the full schedule of talks:
http://online.kitp.ucsb.edu/online/duallang_m10/
 
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