Operads, homotopy theory and higher categories in algebraic quantum field theory
Mathematical Physics
2023-05-08 v1 High Energy Physics - Theory
Algebraic Topology
math.MP
Abstract
This chapter provides a non-technical overview and motivation for the recent interactions between algebraic quantum field theory (AQFT) and rather abstract mathematical disciplines such as operads, model categories and higher categories.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2305.03372,
title = {Operads, homotopy theory and higher categories in algebraic quantum field theory},
author = {Marco Benini and Alexander Schenkel},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2305.03372},
year = {2023}
}
Comments
18 pages. Invited contribution to the Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics 2nd edition