# Chern–Simons theory with Wilson lines and boundary in the BV–BFV formalism

@article{Alekseev2012ChernSimonsTW,
title={Chern–Simons theory with Wilson lines and boundary in the BV–BFV formalism},
author={A. Alekseev and Yves Barmaz and Pavel Mnev},
journal={Journal of Geometry and Physics},
year={2012},
volume={67},
pages={1-15}
}
• Published 26 December 2012
• Physics
• Journal of Geometry and Physics

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