An intro to quantum BV theory

Authors

Ryan Grady, Montana State University

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

4-3-2017

Abstract

Starting from elementary differential topology, I will introduce quantum field theory in the Batalin-Vilkovisky (BV) formalism. I will discuss the relationship between quantum BV theories and projective volume forms. In particular, I will illustrate (via example) how to build volume forms on interesting moduli spaces using BV theory.

Additional Details

Monday, April 3, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Math 103
Refreshments at 4:00 p.m. in Math Lounge 109

Recommended Citation

Grady, Ryan, "An intro to quantum BV theory" (2017). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 521.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/521