Introduction to Vertex Operator Algebras and Their Representations

PThe deep and relatively new field of vertex operator algebras is intimatelyrelated to a variety of areas in mathematics and physics for example theconcepts of ... » 

PThe deep and relatively new field of vertex operator algebras is intimatelyrelated to a variety of areas in mathematics and physics for example theconcepts of quotmonstrous moonshinequot infinitedimensional Lie theorystring theory and conformal field theory. This book introduces the reader tothe fundamental theory of vertex operator algebras and its basic techniques andexamples. Beginning with a detailed presentation of the theoretical foundationsand proceeding to a range of applications the text includes a number of neworiginal results and also highlights and brings fresh perspective to importantworks of many researchers.P TOCPPreface. Introduction. Formal Calculus.Vertex Operator Algebras The Axiomatic Basics . Modules. Vertex Algebras.Families of Vertex Operator Algebras. References. IndexP «