Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: We investigate ( − 1 )-form symmetries using the framework of symmetry topological field theories. Previous studies of ( − 1 )-form symmetries have primarily focused in SymTFTs with topological point operators. Here we examine SymTFTs devoid of point operators, constructed to realize zero-form symmetries of some physical theory. In this context we identify codimension-one defects within the bulk of SymTFT constructed via higher gauging, which can be interpreted as the generators of ( − 1 )-form symmetry of the absolute theory. In addition, we present examples where ( − 1 )-form symmetries exhibit the novel ability to shift the ’t Hooft anomalies of the theory.
DOI: 10.1103/2zk8-jd5t
Authors: Daniel Robbins, Subham Roy
Institution: University at Albany, State University of New York
Language: English
Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4416781436