Mathematical Physics

Operator algebras and conformal field theoryConfirmed

by Yasuyuki Kawahigashi (University of Tokyo)

America/Toronto
PI/4-400 - Space Room (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics)

PI/4-400 - Space Room

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

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Description

The operator algebraic approach to quantum field theory is called algebraic quantum field theory. In this setting, we consider a family of operator algebras generated by observables in spacetime regions. This has been particularly successful in 2-dimensional conformal field theory. We present roles of tensor categories, modular invariance, classification theory, induction machinery and connections to vertex operator algebras.

Organised by

Ben Webster, Wenjun Niu