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The geometry and physics of knots

Book • 1990
This book, based on lectures by Michael Atiyah, explores the relationship between polynomial invariants of knots and topological quantum field theory in 2+1 dimensions.

It provides an introduction to Edward Witten's ideas from a mathematical perspective, making it essential reading for geometers and gauge theorists.

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Mentioned by Eric Weinstein as a book where the reader can see this complex.
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Geometric Unity: 40 Years in the Making | Eric Weinstein

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