Chern--Simons Terms as an Example of the Relations Between Mathematics and Physics
S. Deser (Brandeis University)
TL;DR
This paper discusses how Chern--Simons terms exemplify the deep and unexpected connections between mathematics and physics, highlighting their role in advancing both fields.
Contribution
It illustrates the mutual influence of mathematics and physics through the study of Chern--Simons terms in physical models.
Findings
Chern--Simons terms are essential in various physical theories.
They lead to significant mathematical developments.
The interplay enriches both disciplines.
Abstract
The inevitability of Chern--Simons terms in constructing a variety of physical models, and the mathematical advances they in turn generate, illustrates the unexpected but profound interactions between the two disciplines.
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Taxonomy
TopicsQuantum Mechanics and Applications · Quantum chaos and dynamical systems · Topological and Geometric Data Analysis