We study refined topological string theory in the presence of orientifolds by counting second-quantized BPS states in M-theory. This leads us to propose a new integrality condition for both refined and unrefined topological strings when orientifolds are present. We define the SO(2N) refined Chern-Simons theory which co…
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The paper refines large N duality for knots using M-theory and string theory.
problem Understanding refined Chern-Simons invariants of knots.
method Formulating large N duality in refined Chern-Simons theory with torus knots, studying refined BPS states in M-theory, and relating to Type IIA string theory.
result The duality predicts graded dimensions of cohomology groups of moduli spaces of M2-M5 bound states associated to torus knots in the resolved conifold.
We formulate a refinement of SU(N) Chern-Simons theory on a three-manifold via the refined topological string and the (2,0) theory on N M5 branes. The refined Chern-Simons theory is defined on any three-manifold with a semi-free circle action. We give an explicit solution of the theory, in terms of a one-parameter refi…
Study Wilson lines junctions in quantum groups with one-parameter deformations.
problem Understanding local relations of Wilson lines in quantum groups.
method Analyzing junctions of Wilson lines in refined SU(N) Chern-Simons theory and proposing local relations.
result Realization of one-parameter deformations of quantum groups.
Aganagic and Shakirov propose a refinement of the SU(N) Chern-Simons theory for links in three manifolds with S^1-symmetry, such as torus knots in S^3, based on deformation of the S and T matrices, originally found by Kirillov and Cherednik. We relate the large N limit of the S matrix to the Hilbert schemes of points o…
Reshetikhin-Turaev (a.k.a. Chern-Simons) TQFT is a functor that associates vector spaces to two-dimensional genus g surfaces and linear operators to automorphisms of surfaces. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that there exists a Macdonald q,t-deformation -- refinement -- of these operators that preserves the…
We clarify and refine the relation between the asymptotic behavior of the colored Jones polynomial and Chern-Simons gauge theory with complex gauge group SL(2,C). The precise comparison requires a careful understanding of some delicate issues, such as normalization of the colored Jones polynomial and the choice of pola…
A refined expression for the Faddeev-Popov determinant is derived for gauge theories quantised around a reducible classical solution. We apply this result to Chern-Simons perturbation theory on compact spacetime 3-manifolds with quantisation around an arbitrary flat gauge field isolated up to gauge transformations, poi…
We develop the theory of Chern-Simons bundle 2-gerbes and multiplicative bundle gerbes associated to any principal -bundle with connection and a class in $H^4(BG, \ZZ)$ for a compact semi-simple Lie group . The Chern-Simons bundle 2-gerbe realises differential geometrically the Cheeger-Simons invariant. We apply …
The proper action functional of (4k+3)-dimensional U(1)-Chern-Simons theory including the instanton sectors has a well known description: it is given on the moduli space of fields by the fiber integration of the cup product square of classes in degree-(2k+2) differential cohomology. We first refine this statement from …
We show that the R/Z part of the analytically defined eta invariant of Atiyah-Patodi-Singer for a Dirac operator on an odd dimensional closed spin manifold can be expressed purely geometrically through a stable Chern-Simons current on a higher dimensional sphere. As a preliminary application, we discuss the relation wi…
We refine a Le and Murakami uniqueness theorem for the Kontsevich Integral in order to specify the relationship between the two (possibly equal) main universal link invariants: the Kontsevich Integral and the perturbative expression of the Chern-Simons theory. As a corollary, we prove that the Altschuler and Freidel an…
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In this paper we introduce an equivariant extension of the Chern-Simons form, associated to a path of connections on a bundle over a manifold M, to the free loop space LM, and show it determines an equivalence relation on the set of connections on a bundle. We use this to define a ring, loop differential K-theory of M,…
The trivial flat connection's Chern-Simons theory is resurgent, revealing its structure.
problem Understanding the resurgent structure of Chern-Simons theory at the trivial flat connection.
method Analyzing an extended square matrix of -series to describe the resurgent structure and Stokes constants.
result The resurgent structure and Stokes constants of the Chern-Simons series are completely described.
This paper introduces complex Chern-Simons bundles in families setting and proves their crystalline nature.
problem Characterizing projective structures of Riemann surfaces and establishing holomorphic torsion formulas.
method Develops a formalism for direct images of characteristic classes, uses deformation theory of harmonic maps, and relies on non-abelian Hodge theory.
result Establishes the crystalline nature of the relative complex Chern-Simons bundle and its holomorphic extension.
The generalized volume conjecture relates asymptotic behavior of the colored Jones polynomials to objects naturally defined on an algebraic curve, the zero locus of the A-polynomial . Another "family version" of the volume conjecture depends on a quantization parameter, usually denoted or ; this quan…
Abstract: Mapping 3-manifold bordisms to topological orders and domain walls.
problem Mapping spin 3-manifolds to topological orders and their domain walls.
method Defining topological orders from torsion elements in , linking form, and quadratic refinement. Extending to spin bordisms and domain walls.
result Constructing domain walls between topological orders from spin bordisms.
Computing Chern-Simons action for perturbed Dirac triples
problem Computing Chern-Simons action for perturbed Dirac triples
method Computing Chern-Simons action for perturbed Dirac triples
result Computing Chern-Simons action for perturbed Dirac triples
Like all other knot polynomials, the superpolynomials should be defined in arbitrary representation R of the gauge group in (refined) Chern-Simons theory. However, not a single example is yet known of a superpolynomial beyond symmetric or antisymmetric representations. We consider the expansion of the superpolynomial a…
We introduce certain relative differential characters which we call Cheeger-Chern-Simons characters. These combine the well-known Cheeger-Simons characters with Chern-Simons forms. In the same way as the Cheeger-Simons characters generalize Chern-Simons invariants of oriented closed manifolds, the Cheeger-Chern-Simons …
New approach connects 3D Chern-Simons theory to spectral networks.
problem Understanding Chern-Simons invariants in 3D manifolds.
method Constructing equivalences between bundles and spectral networks.
result New formulas for Chern-Simons invariants of 3D manifolds.
Researchers compute Chern-Simons invariants for a specific type of knot orbifolds.
problem Calculating Chern-Simons invariants for hyperbolic knot orbifolds.
method Used Schläfli formula for generalized Chern-Simons function on cone-manifold structures.
result Explicit formulae for the invariants of hyperbolic knot orbifolds were derived.
Resurgence analysis of Chern-Simons on a specific homology sphere.
problem Analyzing the resurgence of a specific Chern-Simons partition function.
method Borel resummation of the perturbative expansion of an exact partition function.
result Resurgence analysis reveals new insights into the partition function.
The paper finds Chern-Simons forms for specific classes in simplicial de Rham complex.
problem None explicitly stated; focuses on finding forms.
method Exhibiting Chern-Simons forms of characteristic classes in simplicial de Rham complex.
result Chern-Simons forms for specific characteristic classes identified.
We construct a 2+1 dimensional classical gauge theory on manifolds with spin structure whose action is a refinement of the Atiyah-Patodi- Singer eta-invariant for twisted Dirac operators. We investigate the properties of the Lagrangian field theory for closed, spun 3-manifolds and compact, spun 3-manifolds with boundar…
Geometrically constructs dilogarithm from Chern-Simons theory.
problem Dilogarithm function and its properties.
method Spin Chern-Simons invariant of C*-connections.
result Geometric proofs of dilogarithm identities and branching structure.
Formulae for volume and Chern-Simons invariant of hyperbolic knot orbifolds.
problem Computing volume and Chern-Simons invariant for hyperbolic knot orbifolds.
method Extending Neumann's methods to derive explicit formulae.
result Explicit formulae for volume and Chern-Simons invariant.
Arithmetic Dijkgraaf-Witten theory constructs analogues in Chern-Simons TQFT.
problem Developing arithmetic analogues in Chern-Simons TQFT.
method Constructing arithmetic analogues of Chern-Simons 1-cocycle, prequantization bundle, and Chern-Simons functional.
result Decomposition and gluing formulas for arithmetic Chern-Simons invariants and arithmetic Dijkgraaf-Witten partition functions.
We formulate differential cohomology and Chern-Weil theory -- the theory of connections on fiber bundles and of gauge fields -- abstractly in the context of a certain class of higher toposes that we call "cohesive". Cocycles in this differential cohomology classify higher principal bundles equipped with cohesive struct…
The abstract discusses conjectures about Chern-Simons invariants of 3-manifolds.
problem Conjectures about the reciprocity of Chern-Simons invariants of 3-manifolds.
method Supporting evidence through Galois descent of a -group.
result The conjectures hold under the condition of Galois descent of a -group.
In this paper we study supersymmetric co-dimension 2 and 4 defects in the compactification of the 6d theory of type on a 3-manifold . The so-called 3d-3d correspondence is a relation between complexified Chern-Simons theory (with gauge group ) on and a 3d theo…
We calculate the asymptotic behavior of hyperbolic volume and Chern-Simons invariant.
problem Calculating the asymptotic behavior of hyperbolic volume and Chern-Simons invariant.
method Renormalization of the Chern-Simons invariant using asymptotics along an equidistance foliation.
result The leading coefficient introduces a complex-valued quantity consisting of mean curvature and torsion 2-form.
The paper explores the connection between 3d gravity and Chern-Simons theory using affine group connections.
problem Exploring the relationship between 3d gravity and Chern-Simons theory.
method A variational problem of Chern-Simons type on a principal fiber bundle with general affine group structure is studied. The connection is established through a generalized notion of extension and reduction of connections.
result Established a correspondence between 3d gravity and Chern-Simons theory using affine group connections.
New liftings derived from Chern-Simons classes for coherent sheaves.
problem Liftings of semiregularity maps for coherent sheaves on complex manifolds.
method Introducing Chern-Simons classes for curved DG-pairs and proving canonical liftings.
result Canonical liftings of Buchweitz-Flenner semiregularity maps.
Lecture notes on Lie groups and Chern-Simons theory for grad students.
problem Understanding Chern-Simons theory and its applications.
method Explains Lie groups and their relation to Chern-Simons theory.
result Motivated new fields in knot theory and topology.
Chern-Simons theory on Seifert 3-manifolds evaluated.
problem Evaluating Chern-Simons theory on complex 3-manifolds.
method Abelianisation, background field method, Kawasaki Index theorem.
result Partition function evaluated on general Seifert 3-manifolds.
Chern-Simons and Reshetikhin-Turaev theories are shown equivalent for U(1) gauge group.
problem Equivalence between Chern-Simons and Reshetikhin-Turaev TQFTs.
method Proof of natural isomorphism between theories for finite quadratic modules.
result Extended -dimensional TQFTs are naturally isomorphic.
Computes Chern-Simons invariants for 3-manifolds with specific properties.
problem Computing Chern-Simons invariants for complex 3-manifolds.
method Analyzes 3-manifolds as doubles of compression bodies, computes critical values for structure groups.
result Moduli space of flat connections is connected without reducibles.
Chern-Simons theory on a closed contact three-manifold is studied when the Lie group for gauge transformations is compact, connected and abelian. A rigorous definition of an abelian Chern-Simons partition function is derived using the Faddeev-Popov gauge fixing method. A symplectic abelian Chern-Simons partition functi…
We give an efficient simplicial formula for the volume and Chern-Simons invariant of a boundary-parabolic PSL(2,C)-representation of a tame 3-manifold. If the representation is the geometric representation of a hyperbolic 3-manifold, our formula computes the volume and Chern-Simons invariant directly from an ideal tria…
Teichmüller TQFT upgraded to level N, linked to quantum Chern-Simons Theory.
problem Constructing a Teichmüller TQFT at level N.
method Using results from [AK1] and [AK3], relating to quantum Chern-Simons Theory.
result Teichmüller TQFT at level N is connected to quantum Chern-Simons Theory.
New formula calculates volumes and Chern-Simons invariants for closed 3-manifolds.
problem Computing volumes and Chern-Simons invariants for non-parabolic representations.
method Introducing deformed Ptolemy varieties to extend Zickert's formula.
result Volume and Chern-Simons invariants computed for closed 3-manifolds.
New invariant from non-acyclic flat connections.
problem Constructing a higher-loop perturbative invariant.
method Integral of a Chern-Simons volume form over moduli space of flat connections.
result Generalization of Chern-Simons invariant to non-acyclic connections.
The Chern-Simons forms for R-linear connections on Lie algebroids are considered. A generalized Chern-Simons formula for such R-linear connections is obtained. We it apply to define Chern character and secondary characteristic classes for R-linear connections of Lie algebroids.
Classifies extended Abelian Chern-Simons theories using quadratic modules.
problem Classifying extended Abelian Chern-Simons theories.
method Using quadratic modules to classify theories.
result Finite quadratic modules classify extended Abelian Chern-Simons theories.
Develops method to compute Chern-Simons potentials from higher-dimensional Pontryagin densities.
problem Computing Chern-Simons potentials from higher-dimensional Pontryagin densities.
method Systematic approach using a generic affine connection with non-vanishing torsion and non-metricity.
result Algorithm and code for determining Chern-Simons potential from Pontryagin density in arbitrary even dimensions.
Hennings and Chern-Simons invariants match for certain quantum groups.
problem Matching invariants for quantum groups and Chern-Simons theory.
method Comparing invariants for arbitrary simple Lie algebras at roots of unity.
result Agreement of Hennings and Chern-Simons invariants for integer homology three-spheres.
Proposes Teichmüller TQFT as a Chern-Simons theory with a new integration cycle.
problem Defining Teichmüller TQFT as a Chern-Simons theory with a novel integration cycle.
method Analytically continues Chern-Simons path-integral with an unusual integration cycle.
result Teichmüller TQFT is dual to complex SL(2,C) Chern-Simons theory at integer level k=1.