Conformal Field Theory Survival Kit
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The bare necessities of conformal field theory are provided such that chances to survive the string theory crash course, held fall 2000 at Hannover University within the German String Network, are increased. This is not a comprehensive introduction to the subject, and provides emergency treatment only. Although there exist many introductions to conformal field theory, this one might in particular be useful for students without too much knowledge in general quantum field theory.
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