Braid Group Representations and Defect Operators in AdS/CFT Correspondence

Abstract

This paper investigates the connection between braid group representations, defect operators, and holography within the AdS/CFT framework. It focuses on the correspondence between bulk Wilson loops and boundary defect operators, emphasizing how braid group representations map to these operators. The study also explores fusion and braiding operations in modular tensor categories, which are crucial for understanding anyons in topological quantum field theories. By providing a unified framework, this work bridges the gap between bulk and boundary physics and offers insights into the holographic realization of topological defects. The results suggest new avenues for research in holographic anyons and their applications in quantum field theory and condensed matter physics.