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Chern-Simons theory

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Meanings

name

A three-dimensional topological quantum field theory of Schwarz type, with applications in condensed-matter physics and quantum computing.

Word forms

Chern-Simons theory

Etymology

Named after mathematicians Shiing-Shen Chern and James Harris Simons.

Related words

Chern-Simons form Chern-Simons invariant

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