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Topological quantum field theory

Topological quantum field theory is a type of theory in physics that studies the shapes of physical objects, such as how a ball can roll on a surface. It looks at how the surface changes when the ball moves around and how the forces acting on the ball affect the shape of the surface. It also studies how different particles or objects interact with each other and how their shapes can change as they move around each other.