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Conformal field theory is an elegant and powerful theory in the field of high energy physics and statistics. In fact, it can be said to be one of the greatest achievements in the development of this field. Presented in two dimensions, this book is designed for students who already have a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, field theory and general relativity. The main idea used throughout the book is that conformal symmetry causes both classical and quantum integrability. Instead of concentrating on the numerous applications of the theory, the author puts forward a discussion of the general methods of conformal field theory as a physical theory. Hence the book provides in a self-contained way the necessary knowledge and conformal intuition which underline the various applications of conformal field theory. It is aimed to assist students and professionals in the study of the theory from its first principles and in applying the methods in their own research. The first of its kind, this book promises to give a detailed and comprehensive insight into the workings of conformal field theory.Contents: Conformal Symmetry and FieldsRepresentations of the Virasoro AlgebraPartition Functions and BosonizationAKM Algebras and WZNW TheoriesSuperconformal and Super-AKM SymmetriesCoset Models W AlgebrasConformal Field Theory and Strings2d Gravity, and Topological TheoriesCFT and Matrix ModelsCFT and Integrable ModelsCommentsReadership: Students and professionals in high energy physics, statistical mechanics and condensed matter physics.

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