nLab Alexander Zamolodchikov

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Selected writings

Introducing 2d conformal field theory:

• Alexander Belavin, Alexander Polyakov, Alexander Zamolodchikov, Infinite conformal symmetry in two–dimensional quantum field theory, Nuclear Physics B Volume 241, Issue 2, 23 July 1984, Pages 333-380 (doi:10.1016/0550-3213(84)90052-X)

Introducing parafermion 2d CFT:

• Alexander B. Zamolodchikov, Vladimir A. Fateev Nonlocal (parafermion) currents in two-dimensional conformal quantum field theory and self-dual critical points in $Z_N$-symmetric statistical systems, Sov. Phys. JETP 62 2 (1985) 215-225 $[$pdf, osti:5929972$]$

Introducing the TT deformation in 2d CFT:

• Alexander Zamolodchikov, Expectation value of composite field $T \bar T$ in two-dimensional quantum field theory (arXiv:hep-th/0401146)

Related $n$Lab entries

• Knizhnik-Zamolodchikov equation

• conformal bootstrap

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