Spring 2027
James Lepowsky
Subtitle:
Vertex operator algebras and modules
Course Description:
The course will focus on selected aspects of vertex operator algebra theory, adapted to students' interests, background, and research needs. Depending on the experience levels of interested students at the time, I intend to introduce and review the basics of vertex operator algebras and modules, with relevant examples. I intend to focus on new developments that students would be able to pursue. These will include certain relations of the theory with the theory of q-series identities that don't require knowledge of the deepest current developments in the theory.
Textbook:
I. Frenkel, J. Lepowsky and A. Meurman, Vertex Operator Algebras and the Monster, Pure and Applied Math., Vol. 134, Academic Press, Boston, 1988 and other reference materials
Prerequisites:
Basic algebra
Schedule of Sections:
16:640:558 Schedule of Classes
Previous Semesters:
Spring 2026 - Lepowsky, James
Spring 2025 - Lepowsky, James