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Quantization of Multiply Connected Manifolds

Quantum Algebra 2007-05-23 v1 Differential Geometry K-Theory and Homology

Abstract

The standard (Berezin-Toeplitz) geometric quantization of a compact Kaehler manifold is restricted by integrality conditions. These restrictions can be circumvented by passing to the universal covering space, provided that the lift of the symplectic form is exact. I relate this construction to the Baum-Connes assembly map and prove that it gives a strict quantization of the manifold. I also propose a further generalization, classify the required structure, and provide a means of computing the resulting algebras. These constructions involve twisted group C*-algebras of the fundamental group which are determined by a group cocycle constructed from the cohomology class of the symplectic form.

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@article{arxiv.math/0304246,
  title  = {Quantization of Multiply Connected Manifolds},
  author = {Eli Hawkins},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0304246},
  year   = {2007}
}

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69 pages. AMS-LaTeX, AMS fonts, euler