Geometry and topology in physics 2: Applications

Topology and Geometry in Physics

✍ E. Bick, F.D. Steffen (auth.), Eike Bick, Frank Daniel Steffen (eds.) 📂 Library 📅 2005 🏛 Springer 🌐 English ⚖ 2 MB

Application of the concepts and methods of topology and geometry have led to a deeper understanding of many crucial aspects in condensed matter physics, cosmology, gravity and particle physics. This book can be considered an advanced textbook on modern applications and recent developments in these f

Topology and Geometry in Physics

✍ E. Bick, F.D. Steffen (auth.), Eike Bick, Frank Daniel Steffen (eds.) 📂 Library 📅 2005 🏛 Springer 🌐 English ⚖ 2 MB

Application of the concepts and methods of topology and geometry have led to a deeper understanding of many crucial aspects in condensed matter physics, cosmology, gravity and particle physics. This book can be considered an advanced textbook on modern applications and recent developments in these f

Geometry, Topology, and Physics

✍ Mikio Nakahara 📂 Library 📅 1990 🏛 A. Hilger 🌐 English ⚖ 5 MB

This book introduces several current mathematical methods to postgraduate students of theoretical physics. This is achieved by presenting applications of the mathematics to physics, high-energy physics, general relativity and condensed matter physics.

Geometry, topology, and physics

✍ Mikio Nakahara 📂 Library 📅 2003 🏛 Institute of Physics Publishing 🌐 English ⚖ 5 MB

Differential geometry and topology have become essential tools for many theoretical physicists. In particular, they are indispensable in theoretical studies of condensed matter physics, gravity, and particle physics. Geometry, Topology and Physics, Second Edition introduces the ideas and techniques

Geometry, topology, and physics

✍ Mikio Nakahara 📂 Library 📅 2003 🏛 Institute of Physics Publishing 🌐 English ⚖ 6 MB

Assuming a familiarity with quantum field theory and relativity, Nakahara (physics, Kinki University) explains the basic concepts of algebraic topology and differential geometry, defines the various types of fiber bundles and connections on fiber bundles, and applies the methods to anomalies appeari

Geometry, Topology and Physics

✍ Mikio Nakahara 📂 Library 📅 1990 🏛 Taylor & Francis 🌐 English ⚖ 5 MB

This textbook provides an introduction to the ideas and techniques of differential geometry and topology. It starts with a brief survey of the physics needed to follow the arguments - including quantum field theory, gauge theory and general relativity - to make sure all readers set off from the same