by EdwardFrenkel (Author), David Ben - Zvi (Author)
Presents an introduction to the theory of vertex algebras with a particular emphasis on the relationship with the geometry of algebraic curves. This book contains several topics, in particular an introduction to the Beilinson-Drinfeld theory of factorization algebras and the geometric Langlands correspondence.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
Published: 07 Oct 2004
ISBN 10: 0821836749
ISBN 13: 9780821836743