Vertex operator algebras and the Monster. (1989)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Igor Frenkel, James Lepowsky, Arne Meurman.
• Other Names: Frenkel, Igor; Lepowsky, J (James); Meurman, Arne
• Contents: Lie Algebras. Formal Calculus: Introduction. Realizations of sl(2) by Twisted Vertex Operators. Realizations of sl(2) by Untwisted Vertex Operators. Central Extensions. The Simple Lie Algebras An, Dn, En. Vertex Operator Realizations of An, Dn, En. General Theory of Untwisted Vertex Operators. General Theory of Twisted Vertex Operators. The Moonshine Module. Triality. The Main Theorem. Completion of the Proof. Appendix: Complex Realization of Vertex Operator Algebras. Bibliography. Index of frequently used symbols. Index.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1989
• Extent: 1 online resource (508 pages)
• Subjects: 510 s 512/.55; Vertex operator algebras; Representations of algebras; Superstring theories; Finite groups; Modular functions; Monstre; Algèbre Lie simple; Algèbre Kac-Moody; Représentations d'algèbres; Supercordes (Physique nucléaire); Groupes finis; Fonctions modulaires; Algèbres d'opérateurs; Finite groups; Modular functions; Representations of algebras; Superstring theories; Vertex operator algebras; Snaartheorie; Eindige groepen; Modulaire functies; Roosterpunten; Operatoren; Operatorenvergelijkingen; Lie-algebra's; Groupes finis; Fonctions modulaires
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080874548; 0080874541
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