Topology and Geometry in Physics / edited by Eike Bick, Frank Daniel Steffen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bick, Eike, Editor.

Steffen, Frank Daniel, Editor.

Series:

Lecture Notes in Physics, 0075-8450 ; 659

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics.

Quantum field theory.

String models.

Geometry, Differential.

Mathematical Methods in Physics.

Quantum Field Theories, String Theory.

Differential Geometry.

Local Subjects:

Mathematical Methods in Physics.

Quantum Field Theories, String Theory.

Differential Geometry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIII, 362 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2005.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Application of the concepts and methods of topology and geometry have led to a deeper understanding of many crucial aspects in condensed matter physics, cosmology, gravity and particle physics. This book can be considered an advanced textbook on modern applications and recent developments in these fields of physical research. Written as a set of largely self-contained extensive lectures, the book gives an introduction to topological concepts in gauge theories, BRST quantization, chiral anomalies, supersymmetric solitons and noncommutative geometry. It will be of benefit to postgraduate students, educating newcomers to the field and lecturers looking for advanced material.

Contents:

Introduction and Overview (E. Bick, F.D. Steffen)

Topological Concepts in Gauge Theories (F. Lenz)

Aspects of BRST Quantization (J.W. van Holten)

Chiral Anomalies and Toplogy (J. Zinn-Justin)

Supersymmetric Solitons and Topology (M. Shifman)

Forces From Connes`Geometry (T. Schücker).

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9783540315322

3540315322

OCLC:

1024280165