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Topics in conformal field theory and string theory

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  • Modulus Space
  • Riemann Surface
  • Conformal Transformation
  • Conformal Block
  • Quadratic Differential

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Alvarez-Gaumé, L. (1990). Topics in conformal field theory and string theory. In: Francaviglia, M., Gherardelli, F. (eds) Global Geometry and Mathematical Physics. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 1451. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0085065

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