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Operads, homotopy theory and higher categories in algebraic quantum field theory

Marco Benini, Alexander Schenkel

Published 2023-05-05Version 1

This chapter provides a non-technical overview and motivation for the recent interactions between algebraic quantum field theory (AQFT) and rather abstract mathematical disciplines such as operads, model categories and higher categories.

Comments: 18 pages. Invited contribution to the Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics 2nd edition
Categories: math-ph, hep-th, math.AT, math.MP
Subjects: 81Txx, 18Mxx, 18Nxx
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