Higher gauge theory and a non-abelian generalization of 2-form electrodynamics. (Q1419787)
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Higher gauge theory and a non-abelian generalization of 2-form electrodynamics. (English)
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26 January 2004
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Using Lie 2-groups, a non-abelian generalization of 2-form electrodynamics is introduced. Non-abelian quantities are assigned to geometric objects, including curves, surfaces, generalized local symmetries, and gauge-invariant actions.
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Lattice gauge theory
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spin foam model
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Lie 2-groups
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