AdS/CFT Duality and Anyons in $SU(N)_k$ Chern-Simons Theory

Abstract: This paper investigates the holographic realization of anyons in (SU(N)_k) Chern-Simons theory within the AdS/CFT framework. The study extends traditional models, such as (SU(2)), to higher-rank groups like (SU(3)) and (SU(4)), focusing on the fusion, braiding, and quantum dimensions of anyons. A correspondence between Wilson loops in the bulk and boundary defect operators is established, demonstrating how the modular data of Chern-Simons theory relates to the boundary conformal field theory (CFT). The topological defects, fusion algebras, and operator spectra are analyzed from both the bulk and boundary perspectives, highlighting the relationship between bulk topological defects and boundary operators. Additionally, a conjecture is made that the boundary operator algebra forms a modular tensor category, providing a framework for exploring holographic dualities in topologically non-trivial systems.