Description: Quantum Invariants of Knots and 3-Manifolds by Vladimir G. Turaev Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This monograph provides a systematic treatment of topological quantum field theories (TQFTs) in three dimensions, inspired by the discovery of the Jones polynomial of knots, the Witten-Chern-Simons field theory, and the theory of quantum groups. The author, one of the leading experts in the subject, gives a rigorous and self-contained exposition of new fundamental algebraic and topological concepts that emerged in this theory. The book is divided into three parts. Part I presents a construction of 3-dimensional TQFTs and 2-dimensional modular functors from so-called modular categories. This gives new knot and 3-manifold invariants as well as linear representations of the mapping class groups of surfaces. In Part II the machinery of 6j-symbols is used to define state sum invariants of 3-manifolds. Their relation to the TQFTs constructed in Part I is established via the theory of shadows. Part III provides constructions of modular categories, based on quantum groups and Kauffmans skein modules. This book is accessible to graduate students in mathematics and physics with a knowledge of basic algebra and topology. It will be an indispensable source for everyone who wishes to enter the forefront of this rapidly growing and fascinating area at the borderline of mathematics and physics. Most of the results and techniques presented here appear in book form for the first time. Details ISBN 3110137046 ISBN-13 9783110137040 Title Quantum Invariants of Knots and 3-Manifolds Author Vladimir G. Turaev Format Hardcover Year 1994 Pages 598 Publisher De Gruyter GE_Item_ID:157844330; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9783110137040
Book Title: Quantum Invariants of Knots and 3-Manifolds
Number of Pages: 598 Pages
Publication Name: Quantum Invariants of Knots and 3-Manifolds
Language: English
Publisher: DE Gruyter, Inc.
Subject: Physics / Quantum Theory, Geometry / General, General, Topology, Algebra / General, Physics / Mathematical & Computational
Publication Year: 1994
Item Weight: 39.5 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Vladimir G. Turaev
Item Length: 9.4 in
Subject Area: Mathematics, Science
Series: De Gruyter Studies in Mathematics Ser.
Item Width: 6.7 in
Format: Hardcover
