Formality Theory: From Poisson Structures to Deformation Quantization

Author:   Chiara Esposito
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
Volume:   2
ISBN:  

9783319092898


Pages:   90
Publication Date:   18 September 2014
Format:   Paperback
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Formality Theory: From Poisson Structures to Deformation Quantization


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This book is a survey of the theory of formal deformation quantization of Poisson manifolds, in the formalism developed by Kontsevich. It is intended as an educational introduction for mathematical physicists who are dealing with the subject for the first time. The main topics covered are the theory of Poisson manifolds, star products and their classification, deformations of associative algebras and the formality theorem. Readers will also be familiarized with the relevant physical motivations underlying the purely mathematical construction.

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Author:   Chiara Esposito
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
Volume:   2
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.708kg
ISBN:  

9783319092898


ISBN 10:   3319092898
Pages:   90
Publication Date:   18 September 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- Classical mechanics and Poisson structures.- Deformation quantization and formality theory.- Kontsevich's Formula and Globalization.- Appendix.- Vector bundles.- Cohomology.- Index.

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The formality theorem gave deep insight into the homological algebra of smooth functions on a manifold. Many applications have grown out of this investigation, too many to mention here. ... the author explains its implications together with its origins in the theory of quantization. This is a valuable contribution since the formulation of the statement requires some sophisticated preparation, which is carefully discussed in this booklet. (Stefan Waldmann, Mathematical Reviews, February, 2016)


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