An introduction into (motivic) Donaldson-Thomas theory
Sven Meinhardt
TL;DR
This paper offers a gentle introduction to Donaldson-Thomas theory, focusing on quivers with potential, aimed at readers with basic algebraic or complex geometry knowledge, including examples and exercises.
Contribution
It provides an accessible overview of Donaldson-Thomas theory using quivers with potential, with educational content for newcomers.
Findings
Clarifies core concepts of Donaldson-Thomas theory
Includes numerous examples and exercises for learning
Serves as an educational resource for beginners
Abstract
The aim of the paper is to provide a rather gentle introduction into Donaldson-Thomas theory using quivers with potential. The reader should be familiar with some basic knowledge in algebraic or complex geometry. The text contains many examples and exercises to support the process of understanding the main concepts and ideas.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAlgebraic structures and combinatorial models · Advanced Topics in Algebra · Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology