Introduction to Conformal Field Theory: With Applications to String Theory - Couverture souple

Blumenhagen, Ralph; Plauschinn, Erik

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3642242472 ISBN 13 : 9783642242472

Editeur : Springer, 2011

Synopsis

Based on class-tested notes, this text offers an introduction to Conformal Field Theory with a special emphasis on computational techniques of relevance for String Theory. It introduces Conformal Field Theory at a basic level, Kac-Moody algebras, one-loop partition functions, Superconformal Field Theories, Gepner Models and Boundary Conformal Field Theory.

Eventually, the concept of orientifold constructions is explained in detail for the example of the bosonic string.

In providing many detailed CFT calculations, this book is ideal for students and scientists intending to become acquainted with CFT techniques relevant for string theory but also for students and non-specialists from related fields.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This text introduces Conformal Field Theory with an emphasis on computational techniques of relevance for String Theory. It covers many topics and eventually details the concept of orientifold constructions for the example of the bosonic string.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3642242472
• ISBN 13: 9783642242472
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 280
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