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Seiberg-Witten Theory

Authors 1, 2

Affiliations

  1. Fachbereich Mathematik, Universität Greifswald, Jahnstraße 15a, D-17487 Greifswald, Germany
  2. Institut für Reine Mathematik, Humboldt-Universität, Ziegelstraße 13a, D-10099 Berlin, Germany

Abstract

We give an introduction into and exposition of Seiberg-Witten theory.

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Banach Center Publications
1997/39/1
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Pages:
231-267
Main language of publication
English
Published
1997
Exact and natural sciences