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In 1989, Edward Witten discovered a deep relationship between quantum field theory and knot theory, and this beautiful discovery created a new field of research called Chern-Simons theory. This field has the remarkable feature of intertwining a large number of diverse branches of research in mathematics and physics, among them low-dimensional topology, differential geometry, quantum algebra, functional and stochastic analysis, quantum gravity, and string theory. The 20-year anniversary of Witten's discovery provided an opportunity to bring together researchers working in Chern-Simons theory for a meeting, and the resulting conference, which took place during the summer of 2009 at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, included many of the leading experts in the field. This volume documents the activities of the conference and presents several original research articles, including another monumental paper by Witten that is sure to stimulate further activity in this and related fields. This collection will provide an excellent overview of the current research directions and recent progress in Chern-Simons gauge theory.Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Mathematical Society
ISBN-139780821853535
eBay Product ID (ePID)202170071
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SubjectPhysics
Publication Year2012
Number of Pages254 Pages
Publication NameChern-Simons Gauge Theory: 20 Years after
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorAtle Hahn, Benjamin Himpel, Jorgen E. Andersen, Hans U. Boden
SeriesAms/Ip Studies in Advanced Mathematics
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
EditorAtle Hahn, Jorgen E. Andersen, Hans U. Boden, Benjamin Himpel