The Universal Coefficient Theorem and Quantum Field Theory [[electronic resource] ] : A Topological Guide for the Duality Seeker / / by Andrei-Tudor Patrascu

• Autore: Patrascu Andrei-Tudor
• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2017.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XVI, 270 p. 6 illus., 1 illus. in color.)
• Disciplina: 530
• Soggetto topico: Quantum field theory; String theory; Algebraic topology; Mathematical physics; Elementary particles (Physics); Quantum Field Theories, String Theory; Algebraic Topology; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory
• Note generali: "Doctoral Thesis accepted by University College London, London, UK."
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction -- Elements of General Topology -- Algebraic Topology -- Homological Algebra -- Connections: Topology and Analysis -- The Atyiah Singer Index Theorem -- Universal Coefficient Theorems -- BV and BRST Quantization, Quantum Observables and Symmetry -- Universal Coefficient Theorem and Quantum Field Theory -- The Universal Coefficient Theorem and Black Holes -- From Grothendieck’s Schemes to QCD -- Conclusions. .
• Sommario/riassunto: This thesis describes a new connection between algebraic geometry, topology, number theory and quantum field theory. It offers a pedagogical introduction to algebraic topology, allowing readers to rapidly develop basic skills, and it also presents original ideas to inspire new research in the quest for dualities. Its ambitious goal is to construct a method based on the universal coefficient theorem for identifying new dualities connecting different domains of quantum field theory. This thesis opens a new area of research in the domain of non-perturbative physics—one in which the use of different coefficient structures in (co)homology may lead to previously unknown connections between different regimes of quantum field theories. The origin of dualities is an issue in fundamental physics that continues to puzzle the research community with unexpected results like the AdS/CFT duality or the ER-EPR conjecture. This thesis analyzes these observations from a novel and original point of view, mainly based on a fundamental connection between number theory and topology. Beyond its scientific qualities, it also offers a pedagogical introduction to advanced mathematics and its connection with physics. This makes it a valuable resource for students in mathematical physics and researchers wanting to gain insights into (co)homology theories with coefficients or the way in which Grothendieck's work may be connected with physics.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Universal Coefficient Theorem and Quantum Field Theory
• ISBN: 3-319-46143-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910254585103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, . 2190-5053