Search for dissertations about: "Mathias Blau"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Mathias Blau.

2. 1. Twisting and Gluing : On Topological Field Theories, Sigma Models and Vertex Algebras

   Author : Johan Källén; Maxim Zabzine; Mathias Blau; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Topological field theory; Chern-Simons theory; Contact geometry; Sigma models; Poisson vertex algebras; Vertex algebras; String theory; Theoretical Physics; Teoretisk fysik;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of two parts, which can be read separately. In the first part we study aspects of topological field theories. We show how to topologically twist three-dimensional N=2 supersymmetric Chern-Simons theory using a contact structure on the underlying manifold. READ MORE