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.
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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.
Imprint | Springer-Verlag |
Country of origin | Germany |
Series | Lecture Notes in Physics, 779 |
Release date | July 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2009 |
Authors | Ralph Blumenhagen, Erik Plauschinn |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 265 |
Edition | 2009 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-00449-0 |
Barcode | 9783642004490 |
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LSN | 3-642-00449-0 |