Twisted K-theory and K-theory of bundle gerbes

Bouwknegt, P., Carey, A.L., Mathai, V., Murray, M.K. and Stevenson, D. (2002) Twisted K-theory and K-theory of bundle gerbes. Communications in Mathematical Physics, 228(1), pp. 17-49. (doi: 10.1007/s002200200646)

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Abstract

In this note we introduce the notion of bundle gerbe K-theory and investigate the relation to twisted K-theory. We provide some examples. Possible applications of bundle gerbe K-theory to the classification of K-brane charges in nontrivial backgrounds are briefly discussed.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Stevenson, Dr Daniel
Authors: Bouwknegt, P., Carey, A.L., Mathai, V., Murray, M.K., and Stevenson, D.
Subjects:Q Science > QA Mathematics
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics
Journal Name:Communications in Mathematical Physics
ISSN:0010-3616
ISSN (Online):1432-0916
Published Online:01 June 2002

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