The W₃ algebra : modules, semi-infinite cohomology, and BV algebras /

W algebras are nonlinear generalizations of Lie algebras that arise in the context of two-dimensional conformal field theories when one explores higher-spin extensions of the Virasoro algebra. They provide the underlying symmetry algebra of certain string generalizations which allow the extended wor...

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Main Author:	Bouwknegt, P.
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	McCarthy, Jim, 1959-, Pilch, Krzysztof, 1955-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin ; New York : Springer, [1996]
Series:	Lecture notes in physics. Monographs ; m42.
Subjects:	C*-algebras. Homology theory. Mathematical physics. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book