Higher geometry in physics
arXiv:2312.07308
Abstract
This survey article is an invited contribution to the Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics, 2nd edition. We provide an accessible overview on relevant applications of higher and derived geometry to theoretical physics, including higher gauge theory, higher geometric quantization and Batalin-Vilkovisky formalism.
32 pages, 4 figures, 3 tables. Article prepared for the Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics, 2nd edition. v2: references added