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Twistor techniques in gauge theories

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  • Gauge Group
  • Vector Bundle
  • Topological Charge
  • Twistor Space
  • Twistor Theory

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Ward, R.S. (1982). Twistor techniques in gauge theories. In: Martini, R., de Jager, E.M. (eds) Geometric Techniques in Gauge Theories. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 926. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0092664

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