VOAs: From representation theory to physics
Thomas Creutzig (University of Alberta)
Abstract: Vertex operator algebras (VOAs) often serve as a bridge connecting interesting problems. I aim to explain such an exciting connection to non-experts. The problem are representations of affine Lie superalgebras and related W-superalgebras and their connection to geometry and physics. I will introduce VOA-analogues of the space of functions on a compact Lie group. Then I will explain what these VOAs tell us about equivalences of representation categories of different VOAs and how they are motivated from dualities in four-dimensional gauge theories.
Mathematics
Audience: researchers in the discipline
CRM-Regional Conference in Lie Theory
Series comments: Registration is free but mandatory:https://www.crm.umontreal.ca/act/form/inscr_lieautomne20_e.shtml
| Organizers: | Michael Lau, Erhard Neher* |
| Curator: | Virginie Leduc* |
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