The line, the strip and the duality defect
Abstract
In the Symmetry Topological Field Theories (SymTFT) that describes the exotic models XY-plaquette and XYZ-cube, we construct codim-1 condensation defects by higher gauging with discrete torsion the non-compact symmetry of the bulk. In the framework of SymTFT Mille-feuille, which captures the Lorentz-invariance breaking subsystem symmetries, these models are dual to foliated versions of Maxwell theory. We show first that the XY-plaquette model admits a \theta θ -term. Then, we show these condensation defects realize non-invertible self-duality symmetries at any value of the coupling. In the XYZ-cube model such symmetry is discrete. On the other hand, we find that the XY-plaquette has a non-invertible continuous SO(2) S O ( 2 ) symmetry, thus extending the results in the current literature.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Topological Materials and Phenomena
Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- SciPost Physics
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 3
- Publication date
- 22 September 2026
- Language
- EN