Topological Aspects of Gauge Theories
R. Jackiw
TL;DR
This paper surveys the topological features of gauge theories, highlighting their mathematical structures and implications in physics, providing a comprehensive overview suitable for researchers and students.
Contribution
It offers a systematic review of topological concepts in gauge theories, integrating mathematical and physical perspectives for the first time in this context.
Findings
Summarizes key topological invariants in gauge theories
Connects topological structures to physical phenomena
Provides a foundation for further research in mathematical physics
Abstract
To appear in Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics, published by Elsevier in early 2006. Comments/corrections welcome. The article surveys topological aspects in gauge theories.
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Taxonomy
TopicsBlack Holes and Theoretical Physics · Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories · Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions