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Witt algebra

Algebra of meromorphic vector fields on the Riemann sphere

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Polyakov action

2D conformal field theory used in string theory

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Critical point (thermodynamics)

Temperature and pressure point where phase boundaries disappear

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Vertex operator algebra

Algebra used in 2D conformal field theories and string theory

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Primary field

Type of local operator in conformal field theory

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W-algebra

Associative algebra generalizing the Virasoro algebra

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Superconformal algebra

Algebra combining both supersymmetry and conformal symmetry

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Minimal model (physics)

Family of solved 2D conformal field theories

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AdS/CFT correspondence

Duality between theories of gravity on anti-de Sitter space and conformal field theories

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