Frobenius algebras and 2D topological quantum field theories:

This 2003 book describes a striking connection between topology and algebra, namely that 2D topological quantum field theories are equivalent to commutative Frobenius algebras. The precise formulation of the theorem and its proof is given in terms of monoidal categories, and the main purpose of the...

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Main Author: Kock, Joachim (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2004
Series:London Mathematical Society student texts 59
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Summary:This 2003 book describes a striking connection between topology and algebra, namely that 2D topological quantum field theories are equivalent to commutative Frobenius algebras. The precise formulation of the theorem and its proof is given in terms of monoidal categories, and the main purpose of the book is to develop these concepts from an elementary level, and more generally serve as an introduction to categorical viewpoints in mathematics. Rather than just proving the theorem, it is shown how the result fits into a more general pattern concerning universal monoidal categories for algebraic structures. Throughout, the emphasis is on the interplay between algebra and topology, with graphical interpretation of algebraic operations, and topological structures described algebraically in terms of generators and relations. The book will prove valuable to students or researchers entering this field who will learn a host of modern techniques that will prove useful for future work
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 240 Seiten)
ISBN:9780511615443
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511615443

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