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Modular transformation and boundary states in logarithmic conformal field theory

Abstract:: We study the $c=-2$ model of logarithmic conformal field theory in the presence of a boundary using symplectic fermions. We find boundary states with consistent modular properties. A peculiar feature of this model is that the vacuum representation corresponding to the identity operator is a sub-representation of a ``reducible but indecomposable'' larger representation. This leads to unusual properties, such as the failure of the Verlinde formula. Despite such complexities in the structure of modules, our results suggest that logarithmic conformal field theories admit bona fide boundary states.

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Kawai, S., & Wheater, J. (2001). Modular transformation and boundary states in logarithmic conformal field theory. Phys.Lett. B, 508(1-2), 203.

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Kawai, S., and J. Wheater. “Modular Transformation and Boundary States in Logarithmic Conformal Field Theory.” Phys.Lett. B, vol. 508, no. 1-2, 2001, p. 203.

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Kawai, S, and J Wheater. 2001. “Modular Transformation and Boundary States in Logarithmic Conformal Field Theory.” Phys.Lett. B 508 (1-2): 203.
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Publisher copy:: 10.1016/S0370-2693(01)00503-2

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Institution:: University of Oxford
Division:: MPLS
Department:: Physics
Sub department:: Theoretical Physics
Role:: Author

Journal:: Phys.Lett. B More from this journal
Volume:: 508
Issue:: 1-2
Pages:: 203
Publication date:: 2001-03-22
DOI:: 10.1016/S0370-2693(01)00503-2
ISSN:: 0370-2693

Keywords:: hep-th

cond-mat.stat-mech
Pubs id:: pubs:24181
UUID:: uuid:9095592e-f00b-44ef-98e6-ea24a5372031
Local pid:: pubs:24181
Source identifiers:: 24181
Deposit date:: 2012-12-19

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Copyright date:: 2001
Notes:: 7 pages, 1 table, revtex. Minor corrections, a comment added

Licence:: Terms and Conditions of Use for Oxford University Research Archive

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