Singular connections and Riemann theta functions (Q1295189)

Let \(X\) be a smooth, closed, orientable 4-manifold and \(\Sigma\subset X\) a closed embedded surface. The \(SU(n+1)\)-singular connection space over \(X-\Sigma\) is described and the \(SU(n+1)\)-singular Chern-Weil formula is given. After a number-theoretic result involving the number of ways of representing an integer as a sum of squares, \(SU(n+1)\)-singular flat connections are studied.