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Chern-Simons theory

Chern-Simons theory proper noun: a three-dimensional topological quantum field theory of Schwarz type, with applications in condensed-matter physics and quantum computing.

Proper noun

Chern-Simons theory

  1. A three-dimensional topological quantum field theory of Schwarz type, with applications in condensed-matter physics and quantum computing.

Origin of Chern-Simons theory

Named after mathematicians Shiing-Shen Chern and James Harris Simons.

Questions about Chern-Simons theory

What does Chern-Simons theory mean?
Chern-Simons theory means a three-dimensional topological quantum field theory of Schwarz type, with applications in condensed-matter physics and quantum computing.
What part of speech is Chern-Simons theory?
Chern-Simons theory is a proper noun.

Words near Chern-Simons theory in the dictionary

  1. chermoulas
  2. Chermside
  3. Chern
  4. Chern class
  5. Chern classes
  6. Chern-Simons theory
  7. Chernekoff
  8. Chernekoffs
  9. chernetid
  10. chernetids
  11. Cherney

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