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

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4079702
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    Current algebras and Wess-Zumino model in two dimensions
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4079702

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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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