Higher gauge theory and a non-abelian generalization of 2-form electrodynamics. (Q1419787)

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    Higher gauge theory and a non-abelian generalization of 2-form electrodynamics.
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      Higher gauge theory and a non-abelian generalization of 2-form electrodynamics. (English)
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      26 January 2004
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      Using Lie 2-groups, a non-abelian generalization of 2-form electrodynamics is introduced. Non-abelian quantities are assigned to geometric objects, including curves, surfaces, generalized local symmetries, and gauge-invariant actions.
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      Lattice gauge theory
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      spin foam model
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      Lie 2-groups
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