Principal Bundles: The Classical Case

By Stephen B. Sontz

Introduction.- Basics of Manifolds.- Vector Bundles.- Vectors and Covectors.- Differential Forms.- Lie Derivatives.- Lie Groups.- Frobenius Theorem.- Principle Bundles.- Connections on Principle Bundles.- Curvature of a Connection.- Classical Electromagnetism.- Yang-Mills Theory.- Gauge Theory.- The Dirac Monopole.- Instantons.- What Next?.- Discussion of the Exercises.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319147641
• ISBN13: 9783319147642
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"