Meanings
proper noun
- mathematicsA three-dimensional topological quantum field theory of Schwarz type, with applications in condensed-matter physics and quantum computing.
Origin
Named after mathematicians Shiing-Shen Chern and James Harris Simons.
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Chern-Simons theory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chern-Simons%20theory
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