Current algebras and Wess-Zumino model in two dimensions (Q1112950)

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Current algebras and Wess-Zumino model in two dimensions
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    Current algebras and Wess-Zumino model in two dimensions (English)
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    We investigate quantum field theory in two dimensions invariant with respect to conformal (Virasoro) and non-abelian current (Kac-Moody) algebras. The Wess-Zumino model is related to the special case of the representations of these algebras, the conformal generators being quadratically expressed in terms of currents. The anomalous dimensions of the Wess-Zumino fields are found exactly, and the multipoint correlation functions are shown to satisfy linear differential equations. In particular, Witten's non-abelian bosonisation rules are proven.
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    quantum field theory
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    Virasoro
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    Kac-Moody
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    Wess-Zumino model
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    representations
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