Geometry Topology and Physics (Graduate Student Series in Physics) - Softcover
This textbook provides an introduction to the ideas and techniques of differential geometry and topology. It starts with a brief survey of the physics needed to follow the arguments - including quantum field theory, gauge theory and general relativity - to make sure all readers set off from the same starting point. Basic theory of vector spaces and topology is also included to make the book self-contained. Working from the basics to the more elaborate concepts of topology and geometry, all is carefully explained and illustrated with applications. Explicit calculations and diagrams clarify the abstract ideas involved. Many illustrations, exercises and problems are included. This book will be invaluable to advanced undergraduates and researchers in many areas of physics.
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"The clarity of the presentation is enhanced by explicit calculations and diagrams; the proof of a theorem is given only when it is instructive and not very technical. There is also a large number of exercises and problems and, last but not least, an index...superb layout." -- Zentralblatt fur Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete
"a very impressive book" -- Australian and New Zealand Physicist
"a very impressive book" -- Australian and New Zealand Physicist
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- PublisherInst of Physics Pub Inc
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 075030605X
- ISBN 13 9780750306058
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages650
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