Notes on Factorization Algebras, Factorization Homology and Applications

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Abstract

These notes are an expanded version of two series of lectures given at the winter school in mathematical physics at les Houches and at the Vietnamese Institute for Mathematical Sciences. They are an introduction to factorization algebras, factorization homology and some of their applications, notably for studying En -algebras. We give an account of homology theory for manifolds (and spaces), which give invariant of manifolds but also invariant of En -algebras. We particularly emphasize the point of view of factorization algebras (a structure originating from quantum field theory) which plays, with respect to homology theory for manifolds, the role of sheaves with respect to singular cohomology. We mention some applications to the study of mapping spaces, in particular in string topology and for (iterated) Bar constructions and study several examples.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMathematical Physics Studies
PublisherSpringer
Pages429-552
Number of pages124
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMathematical Physics Studies
VolumePart F1113
ISSN (Print)0921-3767
ISSN (Electronic)2352-3905

Keywords

  • Cd Ga
  • Factorization Algebras
  • Factorization Homology
  • Homology Theory
  • Symmetric Monoidal

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