Frobenius Algebras and 2D Topological Quantum Field Theories.0521832675 Frobenius algebras and 2D topological quantum field theories A topological quantum field theory (or topological field theory or TQFT) is a quantum field theory which computes topological invariants. In condensed matter physics, topological quantum field theories are the low energy effective theories of topologically ordered states, such as . Kock, Joachim. Cambridge U. Pr. 2004 240 pages $90.00 Hardcover London Mathematical Society The London Mathematical Society (LMS) is the leading mathematical society in England. History The Society was established on 16 January 1865, the first president being Augustus De Morgan. student texts; 59 QA251 Frobenius structure has become interesting to disciples of topology, physics, algebra and computer science in recent years, and here Kock adds fuel to the fire by expressing some not very well known mathematics with a lot of possibilities while expressing an impression of unity. Kock covers cobordisms and topological quantum field theories, Frobenius algebras, monoids and monoidal categories, under the theorem theorem, in mathematics and logic, statement in words or symbols that can be established by means of deductive logic; it differs from an axiom in that a proof is required for its acceptance. that 2D topological field theories are the same as commutative com·mu·ta·tive adj. 1. Relating to, involving, or characterized by substitution, interchange, or exchange. 2. Independent of order. Forbenius algebras. ([c] 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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