Quantum BF-theory is topological

In the framework of the Batalin-Vilkovisky quantization scheme, a straightforward proof of the metric independence of quantum non-abelian BF-theory in arbitrary dimension is given. Also a less formal and more geometric argument making use of standard homology and BRST cohomology duality is proposed....

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Published in:Physics letters. B 1992-04, Vol.280 (1), p.47-51
Main Author: Broda, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Classical and quantum physics: mechanics and fields
Exact sciences and technology
Physics
Theory of quantized fields
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Summary:In the framework of the Batalin-Vilkovisky quantization scheme, a straightforward proof of the metric independence of quantum non-abelian BF-theory in arbitrary dimension is given. Also a less formal and more geometric argument making use of standard homology and BRST cohomology duality is proposed. A general condition for metric independence is established, and claimed to be satisfied in any topological field theory.
ISSN:0370-2693
1873-2445
DOI:10.1016/0370-2693(92)90770-5