Citation
Kiritsis, Elias B. (1988) Topics in Conformal Field Theory. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xp2b-x462. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03112013-144150219
Abstract
In this work two major topics in Conformal Field Theory are discussed. First a detailed investigation of N=2 Superconformal theories is presented. The structure of the representations of the N=2 superconformal algebras is investigated and the character formulae are calculated. The general structure of N=2 superconformal theories is elucidated and the operator algebra of the minimal models is derived. The first minimal system is discussed in more detail. Second, applications of the conformal techniques are studied in the Ashkin-Teller model. The c = 1 as well as the c = ½ critical lines are discussed in detail.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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| Subject Keywords: | Physics |
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy |
| Major Option: | Physics |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Group: | Caltech Theory |
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| Defense Date: | 19 May 1988 |
| Record Number: | CaltechTHESIS:03112013-144150219 |
| Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03112013-144150219 |
| DOI: | 10.7907/xp2b-x462 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 7508 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Dan Anguka |
| Deposited On: | 11 Mar 2013 21:57 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2021 22:10 |
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