Dirac operators -- from differential calculus to the index theorem

MaRDI QIDQ2707910zbMATH OpenFDO

Authors David Applebaum

Publication date 4 April 2001

Published in The Mathematical Scientist (Search for Journal in Brave)

zbMATH Keywords

Clifford algebraDirac equation for relativistic electronsquantum theorysurvey article

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

History of mathematics in the 18th century (01A50) History of mathematics in the 19th century (01A55) History of mathematics in the 20th century (01A60) History of partial differential equations (35-03) History of global analysis (58-03) History of quantum theory (81-03)

Review text

In this interesting survey article, the author analyses from a historical point of view several mathematical developments that culminated in the Dirac equation for relativistic electrons. The author uses this example to illustrate the applicability of mathematics to the physical sciences. Along his presentation, the author briefly touches upon the concepts of differentiation and integration, differential equations, Clifford algebra, quantum theory, energy in special relativity, and the index theorem. The article includes historical references and several suggestions for further reading.

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