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Introduction to gauge theory

Chapter I. Gauge Theories

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  • Gauge Theory
  • Magnetic Flux
  • Gauge Transformation
  • Static Magnetic Field
  • Phase Factor

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Wu, T.T. (1978). Introduction to gauge theory. In: Bleuler, K., Reetz, A., Petry, H.R. (eds) Differential Geometrical Methods in Mathematical Physics II. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 676. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0063669

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