Mathematics

MATH 229 Kac-Moody Algebras

Theory of Kac-Moody algebras and their representations. The Weil-Kac character formula. Emphasis on representations of affine superalgebras by vertex operators. Connections to combinatorics, PDE, the monster group. The Virasoro algebra.

Requirements

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

Credits

5

Instructor

The Staff