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$\mathrm{U}(1)^{n}$ Chern-Simons theory: partition function, reciprocity formula and CS-duality

Authors :
Kim, Han-Miru
Mathieu, Philippe
Tagaris, Michail
Thuillier, Frank
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The $\mathrm{U}(1)$ Chern-Simons theory can be extended to a topological $\mathrm{U}(1)^n$ theory by taking a combination of Chern-Simons and BF actions, the mixing being achieved with the help of a collection of integer coupling constants. Based on the Deligne-Beilinson cohomology, a partition function can then be computed for such a $\mathrm{U}(1)^n$ Chern-Simons theory. This partition function is clearly a topological invariant of the closed oriented $3$-manifold on which the theory is defined. Then, by applying a reciprocity formula a new expression of this invariant is obtained which should be a Reshetikhin-Turaev invariant. Finally, a duality between $\mathrm{U}(1)^n$ Chern-Simons theories is demonstrated.<br />Comment: 38 pages, 2 figures

Subjects

Subjects :
Mathematical Physics

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2409.10734
Document Type :
Working Paper