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Record Nr.

UNINA9910911299203321

Autore

Nair V. P.

Titolo

Geometric Quantization and Applications to Fields and Fluids / / by V. Parameswaran Nair

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031658013

3031658019

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (X, 129 p. 1 illus.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Physics, , 2191-5431

Disciplina

530.15

Soggetti

Mathematical physics

Particles (Nuclear physics)

Quantum field theory

Quantum statistics

Mathematical Physics

Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory

Particle Physics

Quantum Fluids and Solids

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Symplectic Form and Poisson Brackets -- Classical Dynamics -- Geometric Quantization -- Topological Features of Quantization -- Coherent States, the Two-sphere and G/H Spaces -- The Chern-Simons Theory in 2+1 Dimensions -- θ-vacua in a Nonabelian Gauge Theory -- Fractional Statistics in Quantum Hall Effect -- Fluid Dynamics -- Quantization Rules -- A Comment on the Metaplectic Correction.

Sommario/riassunto

This open access book explains geometric quantization from a physicist’s perspective. After presenting the general formalism, it delves into several examples reflecting current research interests in high-energy physics and condensed matter physics. Applications explore Chern-Simons theory, theta vacuum, the Hall effect, fluid dynamics, and elements of noncommutative geometry. The content is tailored to appeal to researchers, graduate students, and advanced



undergraduates in high-energy physics, particle physics, and mathematical physics. A background in differential geometry and group theory is beneficial for a comprehensive understanding of the discussions.