Introduction to Algebraic Deformation Theory and The Case of k-Linear Categories
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Algebra, Deformation theory, Hochschild cohomology, Lie algebra, Category theoryAbstract
Deformation theory is a branch of mathematics which studies how mathematical objects, such as algebraic varieties, schemes, algebras, or categories, can be deformed “continuously” depending on a space of parameter while preserving certain algebraic or geometric structures. Algebraic deformation theory, which was pioneered by Murray Gerstenhaber in 1960s-1970s, established its role as a cornerstone in modern mathematics and theoretical physics. This theory provides a powerful framework for understanding the subtle variations and deformations of mathematical and physical objects depending on a parameter space. Lying at the interface of algebra, geometry and topology this theory has been being studied extensively worldwide and obtained many applications in various areas of mathematics and theoretical physics, such as the study of Calabi-Yau manifolds, mirror symmetry, quantum physics. In such context, this article aims to introduce this important mathematical theory to the community of Vietnamese mathematicians in a hope to bring more attention of Vietnamese mathematicians and math students to this vibrant research area. We also expect that this topic will be taught at universities in Vietnam in the near future.
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