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A choice of strategy for an exposition of “quantum cohomology,” such as defined and outlined in this chapter, becomes a matter of coping with two major hurdles standing in the way of this proposed objective. Quantum cohomology not only goes against major contemporary traditions in our attempts at understanding physics, it also demands a major readjustment in the prevailing geometry-based traditions of interpreting topological structure in mathematics. Mindful of these presently prevailing traditions in these two domains of science with which communication needs to be established, there are some real questions concerning an appropriate strategy of approach.
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Post, E.J. (1995). Quantum Cohomology. In: Quantum Reprogramming. Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, vol 181. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8410-4_13
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