New mathematical proposal for TQFTs using TMF-modules.
problem Constructing new types of TQFTs at the intersection of topology, algebra, physics, and homotopy theory.
method Defines TMF-modules associated with symmetric bilinear forms and assigns them to closed 3-manifolds and maps of TMF-modules to 4-dimensional cobordisms.
result Invariants of 4-manifolds arising from 6-dimensional superconformal field theories, conjecturally generalizing the theta function of a lattice.