Non-Abelian Stokes theorem in action
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In this short review main issues related to the non-Abelian Stokes theorem have been addressed. The two principal approaches to the non-Abelian Stokes theorem, operator and two variants (coherent-state and holomorphic) of the path-integral one, have been formulated in their simplest possible forms. A recent generalization for a knotted loop as well as a suggestion concerning higher-degree forms have been also included. Non-perturbative applications of the non-Abelian Stokes theorem, to (semi-)topological gauge theories, have been presented.
46 pages, 5 pictures, 1 EPS figure, several references added, minor changes
46 pages, 5 pictures, 1 EPS figure, several references added, minor changes