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Based on courses given by the author at MIT and at Rome University in spring 1997, this book presents an introduction to algebraic aspects of conformal field theory. It includes material on the foundations of a rapidly growing area of algebraic conformal theory.

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Essential reading for anyone trying to learn about vertex algebras. Bulletin of the LMS Very good introductional book on vertex algebras. Zentralblatt fur Mathematik

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Preface Preface to the second edition Wightman axioms and vertex algebras Calculus of formal distributions Local fields Structure theory of vertex algebras Examples of vertex algebras and their applications Bibliography Index.

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      Publisher: American Mathematical Society
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/10/1998
      ISBN13: 9780821813966, 978-0821813966
      ISBN10: 082181396X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Based on courses given by the author at MIT and at Rome University in spring 1997, this book presents an introduction to algebraic aspects of conformal field theory. It includes material on the foundations of a rapidly growing area of algebraic conformal theory.

      Trade Review
      Essential reading for anyone trying to learn about vertex algebras. Bulletin of the LMS Very good introductional book on vertex algebras. Zentralblatt fur Mathematik

      Table of Contents
      Preface Preface to the second edition Wightman axioms and vertex algebras Calculus of formal distributions Local fields Structure theory of vertex algebras Examples of vertex algebras and their applications Bibliography Index.

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