Duality in the Context of Topological Quantum Field Theory

Details Duality in the Context of Topological Quantum Field Theory Duality in the Context of Topological Quantum Field Theory

1999-01-29

arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9901161v1

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

Invited lecture at the Workshop on New Developments in Algebraic Topology, Faro 1998, 25 pages, latex

Scientific paper

We present a summary of the progress made in the last few years on topological quantum field theory in four dimensions. In particular, we describe the role played by duality in the developments which led to the Seiberg-Witten invariants and their relation to the Donaldson invariants. In addition, we analyze the fruitful framework that this connection has originated. This analysis involves the study of topological quantum field theories which contain twisted N=2 supersymmetric matter fields as well as theories obtained after twisting N=4 supersymmetry. In the latter case, we present some recent results including the generalization of the partition function of the Vafa-Witten theory for gauge group SU(N) with prime N.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Duality in the Context of Topological Quantum Field Theory does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Duality in the Context of Topological Quantum Field Theory, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Duality in the Context of Topological Quantum Field Theory will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-615853