Knots, topology and quantum field theories
- Florence Univ. (Italy)
The title of the workshop, Knots, Topology and Quantum Field Theory, accurate reflected the topics discussed. There have been important developments in mathematical and quantum field theory in the past few years, which had a large impact on physicist thinking. It is historically unusual and pleasing that these developments are taking place as a result of an intense interaction between mathematical physicists and mathematician. On the one hand, topological concepts and methods are playing an increasingly important lead to novel mathematical concepts: for instance, the study of quantum groups open a new chapter in the deformation theory of Lie algebras. These developments at present will lead to new insights into the theory of elementary particles and their interactions. In essence, the talks dealt with three, broadly defined areas of theoretical physics. One was topological quantum field theories, the other the problem of quantum groups and the third one certain aspects of more traditional field theories, such as, for instance, quantum gravity. These topics, however, are interrelated and the general theme of the workshop defies rigid classification; this was evident from the cross references to be found in almo all the talks.
- OSTI ID:
- 5736317
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8906373-; ISBN: 981-02-0126-5
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 13. John Hopkins workshop on current problems in particle theory: knots, topology and quantum field theories, Florence (Italy), 14-16 Jun 1989
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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