Differential Topology, Infinite-Dimensional Lie Algebras, and Applications Author : Alexander Astashkevich Publisher : American Mathematical Soc. Total Pages : 313 Release : 1999 ISBN 10 : 082182032X ISBN 13 : 9780821820322 Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK Differential Topology, Infinite-Dimensional Lie Algebras, and Applications Book Description: This volume presents contributions by leading experts in the field. The articles are dedicated to D. B. Fuchs on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Contributors to the book were directly influenced by Professor Fuchs and include his students, friends, and professional colleagues. In addition to their research, they offer personal reminicences about Professor Fuchs, giving insight into the history of Russian mathematics. The main topics addressed in this unique work are infinite-dimensional Lie algebras with applications (vertex operator algebras, conformal field theory, quantum integrable systems, etc.) and differential topology. The volume provides an excellent introduction to current research in the field.