Introduction to Conformal Field Theory

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.

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.

Presents the standard CFT curriculum with detailed derivations suitable for graduate students and nonspecialists from related fields Particularly suitable for students and scientists wishing to specialize in numerical methods for string theory Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Contenu
Basics in Conformal Field Theory.- Symmetries of Conformal Field Theories.- Conformal Field Theory on the Torus.- Supersymmetric Conformal Field Theory.- Boundary Conformal Field Theory.