Frobenius Algebras and 2-D Topological Quantum Field Theories (Paperback)

This book describes a striking connection between topology and algebra, namely that 2D topological quantum field theories are equivalent to Frobenius algebras. The precise formulation of the theorem and its proof is given in terms of monoidal categories, and the main purpose of the book is to develop these concepts from an elementary level, and more generally serve as an introduction to categorical viewpoints in mathematics. Rather than just proving the theorem, it is shown how the result fits into a more general pattern concerning universal monoidal categories for algebraic structures. Throughout, the emphasis is on the interplay between algebra and topology, with graphical interpretation of algebraic operations, and topological structures described algebraically in terms of generators and relations. The book will prove valuable to students or researchers entering this field who will learn a host of modern techniques that will prove useful for future work.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	London Mathematical Society Student Texts
Release date:	December 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Joachim Kock
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	258
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-54031-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Topology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General
LSN:	0-521-54031-3
Barcode:	9780521540315

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