Abstract:
One of the core consistency requirements of two-dimensional conformally invariant quantum field theory involves the modular group SL(2;Z). This leads to many deep and beautiful relationships between the underlying algebraic structures and number theory. The aim of this talk is to introduce some of these relationships through examples and discuss how recent research is forcing us to rethink the paradigms that these examples have suggested.
Speaker
David Ridout
Research Area
Pure Maths Seminar
Affiliation
ANU
Date
Tue, 19/05/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue
RC-4082, The Red Centre, UNSW