Equivariant Cohomology and Localization of Path Integrals
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: March 15, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 315
ISBN-13: 9783540671268
Subjects: Algebraic topology; Mathematics for scientists & engineers; Particle & high-energy physics; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics); Science; Mathematics; Science/Mathematics; Mathematical Analysis; Physics; Science / Mathematical Physics; Geometry - Algebraic; Homology Theory; Mathematical Physics; Path integrals
Description: This book, addressing both researchers and graduate students, reviews equivariant localization techniques for the evaluation of Feynman path integrals. The author gives the relevant mathematical background in some detail, showing at the same time how localization ideas are related to classical integrability. The text explores the symmetries inherent in localizable models for assessing the applicability of localization formulae. Various applications from physics and mathematics are presented.
Notes: Lecture Notes in Physics