An introduction to two-dimensional quantum field theory with (0,2) supersymmetry
Physics (00A79) Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to quantum theory (81-01) Finite-dimensional groups and algebras motivated by physics and their representations (81R05) Renormalization group methods applied to problems in quantum field theory (81T17) Two-dimensional field theories, conformal field theories, etc. in quantum mechanics (81T40) Supersymmetric field theories in quantum mechanics (81T60)
Recently great progress has been made in understanding theories with four or more supercharges. In this respect it is important to extend these successes to theories with less supersymmetry. In that sense, two-dimensional quantum field theories with (0, 2) supersymmetry are the ones where we can still use tools from complex geometry to constrain the kinematics and dynamics of a non-trivial theory. The main theme of this book is to point out and utilize the relations between structures from complex geometry and field theory. To that end, a number of mathematical concepts are introduced to explain the essential results and ideas, as well as to provide references for further study. Some of these are given in the appendix, while other notions are developed in the main body of the text. A number of exercises are also given. The author begins with a thorough examination of the basic structures of (0, 2) quantum field theory and conformal field theory. Next simple class of Lagrangian theories- the (0, 2) Landau-Ginzburg models- are considered and then discuss the resulting renormalization group flows, dynamics and symmetries. A comparison and contrast is then made with the (0, 2) and (2, 2) theories. With the experience gained with this simplest class of models, the author further examines the (0, 2) non-linear sigma models. Further the rich subject of mirror symmetry is discussed. The reader of this book is assumed to have some basic background in conformal theory, quantum field theory and general relativity/differential geometry. Some exposure to topics like supersymmetry is also useful
- Small gauge transformations and universal geometry in heterotic theories
- 4d strings at strong coupling
- Deforming symmetric product orbifolds: a tale of moduli and higher spin currents
- Fixed points of \((0, 2)\) Landau-Ginzburg renormalization group flows and the chiral algebra
- Heterotic quantum cohomology
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- Marginal deformations of Calabi-Yau hypersurface hybrids with \((2, 2)\) supersymmetry
- Flat equivariant gerbes: holonomies and dualities
- Light strings and strong coupling in F-theory
- Quantum gravity bounds on \(\mathcal{N} = 1\) effective theories in four dimensions
- Inhomogeneous conformal field theory out of equilibrium
- Quantum cohomology from mixed Higgs-Coulomb phases
- Non-abelian T-dualities in two dimensional \((0, 2)\) gauged linear sigma models
- The hyperplane string, RCFTs, and the swampland
- Elliptic genera of 2d \(\mathcal{N} = (0, 1)\) gauge theories
- The stringy geometry of integral cohomology in mirror symmetry
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