Topology and Geometry in Physics

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Bick, Eike (Editor), Steffen, Frank Daniel (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2005.
• Series: Lecture Notes in Physics, 659
• Subjects: Physics.; Differential geometry.; Quantum field theory.; String theory.; Mathematical Methods in Physics.; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory.; Differential Geometry.
• Physical Description: XIII, 362 p. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783540315322
• ISSN: 0075-8450 ;

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