Maurer–Cartan Methods in Deformation Theory
Covering an exceptional range of topics, this text provides a unique overview of the Maurer—Cartan methods in algebra, geometry, topology, and mathematical physics. It offers a new conceptual treatment of the twisting procedure, guiding the reader through various versions with the help of plentiful motivating examples for graduate students as well as researchers. Topics covered include a novel approach to the twisting procedure for operads leading to Kontsevich graph homology and a description of the twisting procedure for (homotopy) associative algebras or (homotopy) Lie algebras using the biggest deformation gauge group ever considered. The book concludes with concise surveys of recent applications in areas including higher category theory and deformation theory.
- Covers an exceptional range of treatments and topics
- Starts and finishes with accessible surveys so that students and non-experts can quickly get into the core of the theory and appreciate the applications
- Presents brand new ideas and methods, including a new treatment of the twisting procedure for operads
Product details
September 2023Paperback
9781108965644
150 pages
229 × 153 × 11 mm
0.27kg
Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Maurer–Cartan methods
- 2. Operad theory for filtered and complete modules
- 3. Pre-Lie algebras and the gauge group
- 4. The gauge origin of the twisting procedure
- 5. The twisting procedure for operads
- 6. Operadic twisting and graph homology
- 7. Applications.