Lecture Notes in Physics Introduction to Conformal Field Theory: With Applications to String Theory, Book 779, (Paperback)
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<p>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.</p> <p>Eventually, the concept of orientifold constructions is explained in detail for the example of the bosonic string.</p> <p>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. </p>
- Lecture Notes in Physics Introduction to Conformal Field Theory: With Applications to String Theory, Book 779, (Paperback)
- Author: Springer
- ISBN: 9783642242472
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 2011-11-29
- Page Count: 265
| Book format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Textbooks |
| Publication date | November, 2011 |
| Pages | 265 |
| Subgenre | Physics |
| Series title | Lecture Notes in Physics |
| Number in series | 779 |
| Edition | 2009 Edition |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Physics |
| Educational level | General |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.14 x 0.59 x 9.21 in |
| Assembled product weight | 0.87 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Science |
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