We will describe the spin foam state sum models an their relation to BF theories. We will then expla
We will describe the spin foam state sum models an their relation to BF theories. We will then explain how to construct spin foam perturbative expansions in 3 and 4 dimensions and how are these related to topological quantum field theories and to theories of quantum gravity.
Date and Venue
Start Date
Venue
Anfiteatro 0.03, Departamento de Matemática Pura, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto.
Speaker
Aleksandar Mikovic, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologia and GFMUL
Area
Mathematical Physics Seminar (CMUP/CFP)