This volume contains Introductory Notes and major reprints on conformal field theory and its applications to 2-dimensional statistical mechanics of critical phenomena. The subject relates to many different areas in contemporary physics and mathematics, including string theory, integrable systems, representations of infinite Lie algebras and automorphic functions.
Edited by:
C Itzykson (Cen-saclay), H Saleur (Cea-saclay, France), Jean-bernard Zuber (Cen-saclay) Imprint: EPB Publishers Pte Ltd Country of Publication: Singapore Dimensions:
Height: 220mm,
ISBN:9789971506063 ISBN 10: 9971506068 Pages: 994 Publication Date:01 December 1987 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Further / Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active