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Quantum (Physics, Computing), Topos & Homotopy Theory

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00:01:19 Introduction to Quantum Research and Technologies 00:04:34 Understanding Fermions, Bosons, and Anyons 00:10:16 The Role of Anyons in Quantum Computing 00:13:29 Understanding Topos Theory and Its Relevance 00:17:02 Mathematical Foundations: Differential Geometry and Topos Theory 00:20:55 The Intersection of Physics, Mathematics and Logic 00:32:31 Historical Context of Mathematics and Physics 00:37:26 Category Theory and Its Implications 00:41:23 Gauge Fields and Homotopy Type Theory 00:49:40 Philosophical Implications of Higher Topos Theory / Hegel

Further Reading & Resources: Urs Schreiber: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Urs+Schreiber Get the HoTT Book for free (no advertisement): https://homotopytypetheory.org/book/ Thorsten Altenkirch: http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~psztxa/ Deniz Sarikaya: https://www.denizsarikaya.de/ Creative Production: Jan-Niklas Meyer: http://www.jammos.com/

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Quantum (Physics, Computing), Topos & Homotopy Theory

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00:01:19 Introduction to Quantum Research and Technologies 00:04:34 Understanding Fermions, Bosons, and Anyons 00:10:16 The Role of Anyons in Quantum Computing 00:13:29 Understanding Topos Theory and Its Relevance 00:17:02 Mathematical Foundations: Differential Geometry and Topos Theory 00:20:55 The Intersection of Physics, Mathematics and Logic 00:32:31 Historical Context of Mathematics and Physics 00:37:26 Category Theory and Its Implications 00:41:23 Gauge Fields and Homotopy Type Theory 00:49:40 Philosophical Implications of Higher Topos Theory / Hegel

Further Reading & Resources: Urs Schreiber: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Urs+Schreiber Get the HoTT Book for free (no advertisement): https://homotopytypetheory.org/book/ Thorsten Altenkirch: http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~psztxa/ Deniz Sarikaya: https://www.denizsarikaya.de/ Creative Production: Jan-Niklas Meyer: http://www.jammos.com/

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2026-05-20 59 min Transcript
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