Introduction to Conformal Field Theory
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.
| Autor: | Blumenhagen, Ralph Plauschinn, Erik |
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| ISBN: | 9783642242472 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Springer Nature EN |
| Veröffentlicht: | 29.11.2011 |
| Untertitel: | With Applications to String Theory |
| Schlagworte: | C Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory Classical and Quantum Gravity Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory Elementary particles (Physics) Gravitation Gravity Mathematical Methods in Physics Mathematical physics Physics Physics and Astronomy Quantum Field Theories, String Theory Quantum field theory Relativity physics Statistical physics String Theory Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics |