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K-theory (physics)

Index K-theory (physics)

In string theory, K-theory classification refers to a conjectured application of K-theory (in abstract algebra and algebraic topology) to superstrings, to classify the allowed Ramond–Ramond field strengths as well as the charges of stable D-branes. [1]

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  1. 51 relations: Abstract algebra, Advances in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Alexei Kitaev, Algebraic topology, Anton Kapustin, Ashoke Sen, Bogomol'nyi–Prasad–Sommerfield bound, Chern class, Chern–Simons theory, Cohomology, Communications in Mathematical Physics, Compact space, Compactification (physics), Condensed matter physics, D-brane, Dan Freed, Differential form, Edward Witten, Elliptic cohomology, Gauge theory, Generalized complex structure, Geometric quantization, Greg Moore (physicist), Hodge star operator, Jonathan Rosenberg (mathematician), Journal of High Energy Physics, Juan Maldacena, K-theory, Kalb–Ramond field, M-theory, Nathan Seiberg, NS5-brane, Nuclear Physics (journal), Orientifold, Petr Hořava (physicist), Ramond–Ramond field, S-duality, Seiberg duality, Spacetime, Spinor, Steenrod algebra, String theory, Supergravity, Supersymmetry, T-duality, Tachyon condensation, Time, Topological insulator, Topological K-theory, Twisted K-theory, ... Expand index (1 more) »

  2. K-theory

Abstract algebra

In mathematics, more specifically algebra, abstract algebra or modern algebra is the study of algebraic structures, which are sets with specific operations acting on their elements.

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Advances in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Advances in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (ATMP) is a peer-reviewed, mathematics journal, published by International Press.

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Alexei Kitaev

Alexei Yurievich Kitaev (Алексей Юрьевич Китаев; born August 26, 1963) is a Russian–American professor of physics at the California Institute of Technology and permanent member of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics.

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Algebraic topology

Algebraic topology is a branch of mathematics that uses tools from abstract algebra to study topological spaces.

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Anton Kapustin

Anton Nikolayevich Kapustin (born November 10, 1971, Moscow) is a Russian-American theoretical physicist and the Earle C. Anthony Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology.

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Ashoke Sen

Ashoke Sen FRS (born 1956) is an Indian theoretical physicist and distinguished professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bangalore.

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Bogomol'nyi–Prasad–Sommerfield bound

The Bogomol'nyi–Prasad–Sommerfield bound (named after Evgeny Bogomolny, M.K. Prasad, and Charles Sommerfield) is a series of inequalities for solutions of partial differential equations depending on the homotopy class of the solution at infinity.

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Chern class

In mathematics, in particular in algebraic topology, differential geometry and algebraic geometry, the Chern classes are characteristic classes associated with complex vector bundles.

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Chern–Simons theory

The Chern–Simons theory is a 3-dimensional topological quantum field theory of Schwarz type developed by Edward Witten.

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Cohomology

In mathematics, specifically in homology theory and algebraic topology, cohomology is a general term for a sequence of abelian groups, usually one associated with a topological space, often defined from a cochain complex.

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Communications in Mathematical Physics

Communications in Mathematical Physics is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Springer.

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Compact space

In mathematics, specifically general topology, compactness is a property that seeks to generalize the notion of a closed and bounded subset of Euclidean space.

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Compactification (physics)

In theoretical physics, compactification means changing a theory with respect to one of its space-time dimensions. K-theory (physics) and compactification (physics) are string theory.

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Condensed matter physics

Condensed matter physics is the field of physics that deals with the macroscopic and microscopic physical properties of matter, especially the solid and liquid phases, that arise from electromagnetic forces between atoms and electrons.

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D-brane

In string theory, D-branes, short for Dirichlet membrane, are a class of extended objects upon which open strings can end with Dirichlet boundary conditions, after which they are named. K-theory (physics) and d-brane are string theory.

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Dan Freed

Daniel Stuart Freed (born 17 April 1959) is an American mathematician, specializing in global analysis and its applications to supersymmetry, string theory, and quantum field theory.

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Differential form

In mathematics, differential forms provide a unified approach to define integrands over curves, surfaces, solids, and higher-dimensional manifolds.

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Edward Witten

Edward Witten (born August 26, 1951) is an American theoretical physicist known for his contributions to string theory, topological quantum field theory, and various areas of mathematics.

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Elliptic cohomology

In mathematics, elliptic cohomology is a cohomology theory in the sense of algebraic topology.

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Gauge theory

In physics, a gauge theory is a type of field theory in which the Lagrangian, and hence the dynamics of the system itself, do not change under local transformations according to certain smooth families of operations (Lie groups).

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Generalized complex structure

In the field of mathematics known as differential geometry, a generalized complex structure is a property of a differential manifold that includes as special cases a complex structure and a symplectic structure.

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Geometric quantization

In mathematical physics, geometric quantization is a mathematical approach to defining a quantum theory corresponding to a given classical theory.

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Greg Moore (physicist)

Gregory W. Moore is an American theoretical physicist who specializes in mathematical physics and string theory.

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Hodge star operator

In mathematics, the Hodge star operator or Hodge star is a linear map defined on the exterior algebra of a finite-dimensional oriented vector space endowed with a nondegenerate symmetric bilinear form.

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Jonathan Rosenberg (mathematician)

Jonathan Micah Rosenberg (born December 30, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American mathematician, working in algebraic topology, operator algebras, K-theory and representation theory, with applications to string theory (especially dualities) in physics.

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Journal of High Energy Physics

The Journal of High Energy Physics is a monthly peer-reviewed open access scientific journal covering the field of high energy physics.

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Juan Maldacena

Juan Martín Maldacena (born 10 September 1968) is an Argentine theoretical physicist and the Carl P. Feinberg Professor in the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton.

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K-theory

In mathematics, K-theory is, roughly speaking, the study of a ring generated by vector bundles over a topological space or scheme.

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Kalb–Ramond field

In theoretical physics in general and string theory in particular, the Kalb–Ramond field (named after Michael Kalb and Pierre Ramond), also known as the Kalb–Ramond B-field or Kalb–Ramond NS–NS B-field, is a quantum field that transforms as a two-form, i.e., an antisymmetric tensor field with two indices. K-theory (physics) and Kalb–Ramond field are string theory.

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M-theory

M-theory is a theory in physics that unifies all consistent versions of superstring theory. K-theory (physics) and m-theory are string theory.

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Nathan Seiberg

Nathan "Nati" Seiberg (born September 22, 1956) is an Israeli American theoretical physicist who works on quantum field theory and string theory.

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NS5-brane

In string theory, the NS5-brane is a fundamental extended object in six-dimensional spacetime that carries magnetic charge under the Neveu–Schwarz B-field. K-theory (physics) and NS5-brane are string theory.

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Nuclear Physics (journal)

Nuclear Physics A, Nuclear Physics B, Nuclear Physics B: Proceedings Supplements and discontinued Nuclear Physics are peer-reviewed scientific journals published by Elsevier.

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Orientifold

In theoretical physics orientifold is a generalization of the notion of orbifold, proposed by Augusto Sagnotti in 1987. K-theory (physics) and orientifold are string theory.

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Petr Hořava (physicist)

Petr Hořava (born 1963 in Prostějov) is a Czech string theorist.

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Ramond–Ramond field

In theoretical physics, Ramond–Ramond fields are differential form fields in the 10-dimensional spacetime of type II supergravity theories, which are the classical limits of type II string theory. K-theory (physics) and Ramond–Ramond field are string theory.

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S-duality

In theoretical physics, S-duality (short for strong–weak duality, or Sen duality) is an equivalence of two physical theories, which may be either quantum field theories or string theories. K-theory (physics) and s-duality are string theory.

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Seiberg duality

In quantum field theory, Seiberg duality, conjectured by Nathan Seiberg in 1994, is an S-duality relating two different supersymmetric QCDs.

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Spacetime

In physics, spacetime, also called the space-time continuum, is a mathematical model that fuses the three dimensions of space and the one dimension of time into a single four-dimensional continuum.

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Spinor

In geometry and physics, spinors are elements of a complex number-based vector space that can be associated with Euclidean space.

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Steenrod algebra

In algebraic topology, a Steenrod algebra was defined by to be the algebra of stable cohomology operations for mod p cohomology.

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String theory

In physics, string theory is a theoretical framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings.

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Supergravity

In theoretical physics, supergravity (supergravity theory; SUGRA for short) is a modern field theory that combines the principles of supersymmetry and general relativity; this is in contrast to non-gravitational supersymmetric theories such as the Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model.

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Supersymmetry

Supersymmetry is a theoretical framework in physics that suggests the existence of a symmetry between particles with integer spin (bosons) and particles with half-integer spin (fermions).

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T-duality

T-duality (short for target-space duality) in theoretical physics is an equivalence of two physical theories, which may be either quantum field theories or string theories. K-theory (physics) and t-duality are string theory.

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Tachyon condensation

Tachyon condensation is a process in particle physics in which a system can lower its potential energy by spontaneously producing particles. K-theory (physics) and Tachyon condensation are string theory.

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Time

Time is the continued sequence of existence and events that occurs in an apparently irreversible succession from the past, through the present, and into the future.

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Topological insulator

A topological insulator is a material whose interior behaves as an electrical insulator while its surface behaves as an electrical conductor, meaning that electrons can only move along the surface of the material.

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Topological K-theory

In mathematics, topological -theory is a branch of algebraic topology. K-theory (physics) and topological K-theory are k-theory.

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Twisted K-theory

In mathematics, twisted K-theory (also called K-theory with local coefficients) is a variation on K-theory, a mathematical theory from the 1950s that spans algebraic topology, abstract algebra and operator theory. K-theory (physics) and twisted K-theory are k-theory.

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Type II string theory

In theoretical physics, type II string theory is a unified term that includes both type IIA strings and type IIB strings theories. K-theory (physics) and type II string theory are string theory.

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See also

K-theory

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-theory_(physics)

, Type II string theory.