Integrable Models and Strings: Proceedings of the 3rd Baltic Rim Student Seminar Held at Helsinki, Finland, 13–17 September 1993

by Anton Alekseev (Editor), Antero Hietamaki (Editor), Katri Huitu (Editor)

This is a collection of papers on a variety of topics of current interest in mathematical integrable systems, quantum groups, topological quantum theory, string theory. Some of the contributions are lengthy reviews of lasting value on subjects like symplectic geometry of the Chern-Simons theory or on mirror symmetry. The book addresses graduate students as well as researchers in mathematical physics.

290 pages, Paperback

First published October 27, 1994