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1. Introduction
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Topological Charges in Gauge Theories 579
- Contents 579
- 1. Introduction 580
- 2. The Geometric Meaning of Gauge Invariance 581
- 3. The Electromagnetic Case 587
- 4. Elements From Homotopy Theory 597
- 5. Generalized Monopole Singularities 601
- 6. Non-Singular Configurations Characterized by Topological Quantum Numbers 612
- 7. Concluding Remarks 630
- 8. References 631
- Backmatter 632
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Topological Charges in Gauge Theories 579
- Contents 579
- 1. Introduction 580
- 2. The Geometric Meaning of Gauge Invariance 581
- 3. The Electromagnetic Case 587
- 4. Elements From Homotopy Theory 597
- 5. Generalized Monopole Singularities 601
- 6. Non-Singular Configurations Characterized by Topological Quantum Numbers 612
- 7. Concluding Remarks 630
- 8. References 631
- Backmatter 632