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Introduction to Conformal Field Theory: With Applications to String Theory
Ralph Blumenhagen
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Description for Introduction to Conformal Field Theory: With Applications to String Theory
Paperback. 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. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 276 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHN; PHR; PHU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 433.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Lecture Notes in Physics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
265
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642242472
SKU
V9783642242472
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Reviews for Introduction to Conformal Field Theory: With Applications to String Theory
From the reviews: Conformal Field Theory (CFT) has found applications in string theory, statistical physics, condensed matter, and has been an inspiration for developments in pure mathemathics as well. ... It is based on a graduate course at the LMU in Munich in 2007/2008 with special emphasis on computational issues, important for applications in string theory. ... Read more