Discrete gauge theory :: from lattices to TQFT /

This book provides an introduction to topological quantum field theory as well as discrete gauge theory with quantum groups. In contrast to much of the existing literature, the present approach is at the same time intuitive and mathematically rigorous, making extensive use of suitable diagrammatic m...

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1. Verfasser: Oeckl, Robert
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London : Imperial College Press, 2005.
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Zusammenfassung:This book provides an introduction to topological quantum field theory as well as discrete gauge theory with quantum groups. In contrast to much of the existing literature, the present approach is at the same time intuitive and mathematically rigorous, making extensive use of suitable diagrammatic methods. It provides a highly unified description of lattice gauge theory, topological quantum field theory and models of quantum (super)gravity. The reader is thus in a unique position to understand the relations between these subjects as well as the underlying groundwork.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xii, 202 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1860947379
9781860947377
9781860945793
1860945791
1281867004
9781281867001
9786611867003
6611867007