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SpringerBriefs in Mathematical Physics: with Applications to Quantum Field Theory
Bischoff, Marcel; Kawahigashi, Yasuyuki; Longo, Roberto; Rehren, Karl-Henning
C* tensor categories are a point of contact where Operator Algebras and Quantum Field Theory meet. They are the underlying unifying concept for homomorphisms of (properly infinite) von Neumann algebras and representations of quantum observables.
The present introductory text reviews the basic notions and their cross-relations in different contexts. The focus is on Q-systems that serve as complete invariants, both for subfactors and for extensions of quantum field theory models.
It proceeds with various operations on Q-systems (several decompositions, the mirror Q-system, braided product, centre and full centre of Q-systems) some of which are defined only in the presence of a braiding.
The last chapter gives a brief exposition of the relevance of the mathematical structures presented in the main body for applications in Quantum Field Theory (in particular two-dimensional Conformal Field Theory, also with boundaries or defects).Details
Published by: Springer
Publication Date: 2015-01-23
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9783319143002
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-14301-9
Dimensions: 235cm x155cm
Pages: 94