Dijkgraaf-Witten theory

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:appliesTo mathematical physics
gptkbp:canLeadTo 3-manifolds
higher-dimensional manifolds
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Edward_Witten
gptkb:Robbert_Dijkgraaf
gptkbp:hasClient representation theory
knot theory
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance the development of TQFTs
gptkbp:hasRelatedPatent gptkb:quantum_computing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dijkgraaf-Witten theory
gptkbp:is_studied_in topological defects
quantum_states
gptkbp:isA theoretical framework
gptkbp:isBasedOn braided monoidal categories
group cohomology
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy gauge invariance
non-abelian gauge theories
topological invariance
abelian gauge theories
gptkbp:isConnectedTo topological order
string theory dualities
gptkbp:isConsidered a significant contribution to mathematics
a unifying framework
a bridge between disciplines
a significant contribution to physics
a tool for classification
gptkbp:isExploredIn physics research
mathematical research
graduate studies
current research
postgraduate studies
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy topological field theories
quantum_field_theories
gptkbp:isPartOf modern theoretical physics
theoretical physics curriculum
advanced quantum mechanics
gptkbp:isRelatedTo gptkb:quantum_groups
topological quantum computing
gauge theory
quantum_gravity
gptkbp:isStudiedIn mathematical physics literature
quantum_field_theory_literature
gptkbp:isUsedBy phase transitions
symmetry breaking
gptkbp:isUsedIn string theory
condensed matter physics
gptkbp:provides link between mathematics and physics
gptkbp:research topological phases of matter
gptkbp:standardFeatures gptkb:Chern-Simons_theory
gptkbp:uses category theory
topological invariants