Introduction to Conformal Field Theory (Hardcover)

Ralph Blumenhagen

ISBN 10: 3642004490 / ISBN 13: 9783642004490

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin, 2009

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Hardcover. 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. 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. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Conformal Field Theory (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642004490
• ISBN 13: 9783642004490
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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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.