Invariants for homology 3-spheres / Nikolai Saveliev.

Author/creator Saveliev, Nikolai, 1966-
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Publication InfoBerlin ; New York : Springer, ©2002.
Descriptionxii, 223 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Variant title Invariants for homology three-spheres
SeriesEncyclopaedia of mathematical sciences, 0938-0396 ; v. 140. Low-dimensional topology ; 1
Encyclopaedia of mathematical sciences ; v. 140.
Encyclopaedia of mathematical sciences. Low-dimensional topology ; 1.
Contents 1. Homology 3 Spheres.--2. Rokhlin Invariant.--3. Casson Invariant.--4. Invariants of Walker and Lescop.--5. Casson Invariant and Gauge Theory.--6. Instanton Floer Homology.--7. The Homology Cobordism Group.
Abstract Homology 3-sphere is a closed 3-dimensional manifold whose homology equals that of the 3-sphere. The book gives a systematic exposition of diverse ideas and methods in the area, from algebraic topology of manifolds to invariants arising from quantum field theories.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 205-218) and index.
LCCN 2002726807
ISBN3540437967 (hd. bd.)
ISBN9783540437963 (hd. bd.)
ISBN3642078494
ISBN9783642078491
Standard identifier# 9783540437963