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SUMMARY:A biased introduction to two-dimensional conformal field theory [M
 PIM]
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Aaron Hofer (MPIM)\n\nMPI-Oberseminar\nTwo dimension
 al conformal field theories (CFTs) are one of the most well studied classe
 s of quantum field theories\, with applications ranging from string theory
  to critical systems in statistical physics. Moreover\, their rich symmetr
 y structure allows for a rigorous mathematical treatment leading to connec
 tions between several\, distinct mathematical disciplines including comple
 x analysis\, probability theory\, algebraic geometry\, number theory\, qua
 ntum topology\, and representation theory.In this talk I will give an over
 view of one particular approach to understand and 'classify' the class of 
 so-called rational CFTs using vertex operator algebras and three-dimension
 al topological field theories. In the end I will also comment on work in p
 rogress on how to extend this programme beyond the rational setting.\n\nht
 tps://math-events.uni-bonn.de/event/1134/
LOCATION:MPIM\, Vivatsgasse\,  7 - Lecture Hall (Max Planck Institute for 
 Mathematics)
URL:https://math-events.uni-bonn.de/event/1134/
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