by Chongying Dong (Author), Chongying Dong (Author), James Lepowsky (Author)
The rapidly-evolving theory of vertex operator algebras provides deep insight into many important algebraic structures. Vertex operator algebras can be viewed as complex analogues of both Lie algebras and associative algebras. The monograph is written in a n accessible and self-contained manner, with detailed proofs and with many examples interwoven through the axiomatic treatment as motivation and applications. It will be useful for research mathematicians and theoretical physicists working the such fields as representation theory and algebraic structure sand will provide the basis for a number of graduate courses and seminars on these and related topics.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 220
Edition: 1993
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Published: 01 Nov 1993
ISBN 10: 0817637214
ISBN 13: 9780817637217
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The presentation is smooth, self-contained and accessible with detailed proofs. The introduction offers background and history about the generalized theory. It also uses examples to show some of the central techniques in VOA, thus offering pedagogical help to the readers. I think this book will benefit researchers in the field.
-Mathematical Reviews