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Aspects of W∞ symmetry

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We review the structure of W∞ algebras, their super and topological extensions, and their contractions down to (super) w∞. Emphasis is put on the field theoretic realizations of these algebras. We also review the structure of w∞ and W∞ gravities and comment on various applications of W∞ symmetry. (author). 42 refs

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Imprint Pagination
24 p.
Report number
IC--91/206

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Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
22081608
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ALGEBRA; GRAVITATION; LAGRANGIAN FIELD THEORY; SUPERSYMMETRY
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; MATHEMATICS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; SYMMETRY

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Contract/Grant/Project number
Grant PHY-8907887
Secondary number(s)
CTP-TAMU--9/91.