Fibre bundles, now an integral part of differential geometry, are also of great importance in modern physics--such as in gauge theory. This book, a succinct introduction to the subject by renown mathematician Norman Steenrod, was the first to present the subject systematically.
It begins with a general introduction to bundles, including such topics as differentiable manifolds and covering spaces. The author then provides brief surveys of advanced topics, such as homotopy theory and cohomology theory, before using them to study further properties of fibre bundles. The result is a classic and timeless work of great utility that will appeal to serious mathematicians and theoretical physicists alike.
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Fibre bundles, now an integral part of differential geometry, are also of great importance in modern physics--such as in gauge theory. This book, a succinct introduction to the subject by renown mathematician Norman Steenrod, was the first to present the subject systematically.
It begins with a general introduction to bundles, including such topics as differentiable manifolds and covering spaces. The author then provides brief surveys of advanced topics, such as homotopy theory and cohomology theory, before using them to study further properties of fibre bundles. The result is a classic and timeless work of great utility that will appeal to serious mathematicians and theoretical physicists alike.
Imprint | Princeton University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Princeton Landmarks in Mathematics and Physics |
Release date | April 1999 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | April 1999 |
Authors | Norman Steenrod |
Dimensions | 254 x 197 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 224 |
Edition | Revised |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-00548-5 |
Barcode | 9780691005485 |
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LSN | 0-691-00548-6 |