The geometric approach to quantization was introduced by Kostant and Souriau more that twenty years ago. It has given valuable and lasting insights into the relationship between classical and quantum systems, and continues to be a popular research topic. The ideas have also proved useful in pure mathematics, noteably in representation theory, with the most recent applications occurring in conformal field theory and in the Jones-Witten theory of knots. For the second edition of this successful monograph it has been completely revised and the presentation has been simplified. A large number of examples have been added and the material on field theory has been expanded.

About the Author
Dr N. M. J. Woodhouse, Wadham College, Oxford, OX1 3PN.

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... an attractive presentation of a dynamic subject. * Mathematical Reviews *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198502708
Author N. M. J. Woodhouse
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 494g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 157mm * 18mm