Published March 1994 | Version v1
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The classification of affine SU(3) modular invariant partition functions

Creators

  • 1. Mathematics Dept., Carleton Univ., Ottawa, Ontario (Canada)

Description

A complete classification of the physical modular invariant partition functions for the WZNW models is known for very few affine algebras and levels, the most significant being all levels of SU(2), and level 1 of all simple algebras. In this paper we solve the classification problem for SU(3) modular invariant partition functions, all levels. Our approach will also be applicable to other affine Lie algebras, and we include some preliminary work in that direction, including a sketch of a new proof for SU(2). (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Communications in Mathematical Physics
Journal Volume
161
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 233-263.
ISSN
0010-3616
CODEN
CMPHAY

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
25056648
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
CONFORMAL INVARIANCE; NONLINEAR PROBLEMS; PARTITION FUNCTIONS; SIGMA MODEL; SU-2 GROUPS; SU-3 GROUPS
Descriptors DEC
BOSON-EXCHANGE MODELS; FUNCTIONS; INVARIANCE PRINCIPLES; LIE GROUPS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PARTICLE MODELS; PERIPHERAL MODELS; SU GROUPS; SYMMETRY GROUPS