Topology, Geometry and Gauge fields - Interactions (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2011)

A study of topology and geometry, beginning with a comprehensible account of the extraordinary and rather mysterious impact of mathematical physics, and especially gauge theory, on the study of the geometry and topology of manifolds. The focus of the book is the Yang-Mills-Higgs field and some considerable effort is expended to make clear its origin and significance in physics. Much of the mathematics developed here to study these fields is standard, but the treatment always keeps one eye on the physics and sacrifices generality in favor of clarity. The author brings readers up the level of physics and mathematics needed to conclude with a brief discussion of the Seiberg-Witten invariants. A large number of exercises are included to encourage active participation on the part of the reader.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Applied Mathematical Sciences, 141
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Gregory L. Naber
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	420
Edition:	2nd ed. 2011
ISBN-13:	978-1-4419-7894-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Topology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4419-7894-1
Barcode:	9781441978943

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