Aspects of Chern-Simons Theory
Gerald V. Dunne
TL;DR
This paper provides an introductory overview of Chern-Simons gauge theory, covering its fundamental principles, quantization methods, vortex solutions, and quantum corrections, aimed at understanding its topological and physical properties.
Contribution
It offers a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of Chern-Simons theory, including canonical quantization and vortex solutions, with insights into radiative effects.
Findings
Canonical quantization of Chern-Simons theory explained
Description of Chern-Simons vortices provided
Analysis of radiatively induced Chern-Simons terms included
Abstract
Lectures at the 1998 Les Houches Summer School: Topological Aspects of Low Dimensional Systems. These lectures contain an introduction to various aspects of Chern-Simons gauge theory: (i) basics of planar field theory, (ii) canonical quantization of Chern-Simons theory, (iii) Chern-Simons vortices, and (iv) radiatively induced Chern-Simons terms.
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Taxonomy
TopicsBlack Holes and Theoretical Physics · Advanced Operator Algebra Research · Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories