Modern Differential Geometry in Gauge Theories: Maxwell Fields, Volume I [Paperback]

Differential geometry, in the classical sense, is developed through the theory of smooth manifolds. Modern differential geometry from the authors perspective is used in this work to describe physical theories of a geometric character without using any notion of calculus (smoothness). Instead, an axiomatic treatment of differential geometry is presented via sheaf theory (geometry) and sheaf cohomology (analysis). Using vector sheaves, in place of bundles, based on arbitrary topological spaces, this unique approach in general furthers new perspectives and calculations that generate unexpected potential applications.

Modern Differential Geometry in Gauge Theories is a two-volume research monograph that systematically applies a sheaf-theoretic approach to such physical theories as gauge theory. Beginning with Volume 1, the focus is on Maxwell fields. Continuing in Volume 2, this sheaf-theoretic approach is applied to YangMills fields in general. Thetext contains a wealth of detailed and rigorous computations and will appeal to mathematicians and physicists, along with advanced undergraduate and graduate students, interested in applications of differential geometry to physical theories such as general relativity, elementary particle physics and quantum gravity.

Maxwell Fields: General Theory.- The Rudiments of Abstract Differential Geometry.- Elementary Particles: Sheaf-Theoretic Classification, by Spin-Structure, According to Selesnicks Correspondence Principle.- Electromagnetism.- Cohomological Classification of Maxwell and Hermitian Maxwell Fields.- Geometric Prequantization.

Differential geometry, in the classical sense, is developed through the theory of smooth manifolds. Modern differential geometry from the authors perspective is used in this work to describe physical theories of a geometric character without using any notion of calculus (smoothness). Instead,lº