A general state-sum construction of 2-dimensional topological quantum field theories with defectsmath.QA
This research extends TQFTs to include defects using state-sum construction.
problem Extending topological quantum field theories to include defects.
method General state-sum construction with extended Pachner moves, requiring flag-likeness of triangulations.
result Derivation of equations and string diagrams for 2D TQFTs with defects.