The Geometry and Physics of Knots (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521395540)

Deals with an area of research that lies at the crossroads of mathematics and physics. The material presented here rests primarily on the pioneering work of Vaughan Jones and Edward Witten relating polynomial invariants of knots to a topological quantum field theory in 2+1 dimensions. Professor Atiyah presents an introduction to Witten's ideas from the mathematical point of view. The book will be essential reading for all geometers and gauge theorists as an exposition of new and interesting ideas in a rapidly developing area.

Author: Michael Atiyah
ISBN-10: 0521395542
ISBN-13: 9780521395540
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/23/1990
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 8.45h x 5.39w x 0.25d