Recknagel, Andreas creator author. Schomerus, Volker author. text enk 2013 monographic eng

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1 online resource (346 pages) : digital, PDF file(s). Boundary conformal field theory is concerned with a class of two-dimensional quantum field theories which display a rich mathematical structure and have many applications ranging from string theory to condensed matter physics. In particular, the framework allows discussion of strings and branes directly at the quantum level. Written by internationally renowned experts, this comprehensive introduction to boundary conformal field theory reaches from theoretical foundations to recent developments, with an emphasis on the algebraic treatment of string backgrounds. Topics covered include basic concepts in conformal field theory with and without boundaries, the mathematical description of strings and D-branes, and the geometry of strongly curved spacetime. The book offers insights into string geometry that go beyond classical notions. Describing the theory from basic concepts, and providing numerous worked examples from conformal field theory and string theory, this reference is of interest to graduate students and researchers in physics and mathematics. Andreas Recknagel, Volker Schomerus. Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Oct 2015). Conformal invariants Quantum field theory D-branes QC174.52.C66 R43 2013 530.14/3 9780511806476 (ebook) http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511806476 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511806476 UkCbUP 101018 20180107143411.0 CR9780511806476