Topology and Geometry in Physics / Edition 1

by Eike Bick, Frank Daniel Steffen

Overview

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, sypersymmetric solitons and noncommutative geometry. It will be of benefit to postgraduate students, educating newcomers to the field and lecturers looking for advanced material.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540231257
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	03/14/2005
Series:	Lecture Notes in Physics , #659
Edition description:	2005
Pages:	362
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of 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).