Four-dimensional BF theory as a topological quantum field theory
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The author has argued [12] that the Crane-Yetter model is a discrete formulation of BF theory with a cosmological term, i.e. with the action given by ∫M tr E∧F + (1/12) E∧E, where the deformation parameter q is a function of the cosmological constant Λ.
“The author has argued [12] that the Crane-Yetter model is a discrete formulation of BF theory with a cosmological term, i.e. with the action given by M tr E ∧ F + 1 12 E ∧ E , where the deformation parameter q is a function of the cosmological constant .”
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