Topological Charges in Gauge Theories
- 1 January 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Fortschritte der Physik
- Vol. 28 (11) , 579-631
- https://doi.org/10.1002/prop.19800281102
Abstract
Topological and geometric aspects of gauge theories are examined. The geometry of the fiber‐bundle formulation of gauge theories is discussed and compared with the formalism of general relativity. The basic role played by the parallel displacement operator of this geometry is examined. With this operator a gauge independent characterization of various topological singularities and non‐singular soliton configurations is carried out.Keywords
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