Topology, Geometry and Gauge fields Interactions
Topology, Geometry and Gauge Fields Interactions by Gregory L. Naber is a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between mathematical physics and the study of geometry and topology, published by Springer New York on April 19, 2013. This softcover reprint of the hardcover second edition from 2011 spans 420 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the Yang-Mills-Higgs field, emphasizing its origins and significance in physics while maintaining a clear focus on the mathematical principles involved.
Readers will find a thorough examination of standard mathematical techniques used to analyze these fields, with an emphasis on clarity over generality. The text includes a detailed survey of Donaldson-Witten Theory and the Witten Conjecture, replacing a previous appendix on the Seiberg-Witten equations. Additionally, the book features numerous exercises designed to promote active engagement with the material, making it suitable for those interested in mathematics, geometry, and their applications in physics and computational fields.
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A study of topology and geometry, beginning with a comprehensible account of the extraordinary and rather mysterious impact of mathematical physics, and especially gauge theory, on the study of the geometry and topology of manifolds. The focus of the book is the Yang-Mills-Higgs field and some considerable effort is expended to make clear its origin and significance in physics. Much of the mathematics developed here to study these fields is standard, but the treatment always keeps one eye on the physics and sacrifices generality in favor of clarity. This second edition has replaced a brief appendix in the first on the Seiberg-Witten equations with a much more detailed survey of Donaldson-Witten Theory and the Witten Conjecture regarding the relationship between Donaldson and Seiberg-Witten invariants.
A large number of exercises are included to encourage active participation on the part of the reader.
Review from first edition:
“It is unusual to find a book so carefully tailored to the needs of this interdisciplinary area of mathematical physics…Naber combines a knowledge of his subject with an excellent informal writing style.”
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