Jordan cells in logarithmic limits of conformal field theory

Jun, 2004
8 pages
Published in:
  • Int.J.Mod.Phys.A 22 (2007) 67-82
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Abstract: (arXiv)
It is discussed how a limiting procedure of conformal field theories may result in logarithmic conformal field theories with Jordan cells of arbitrary rank. This extends our work on rank-two Jordan cells. We also consider the limits of certain three-point functions and find that they are compatible with known results. The general construction is illustrated by logarithmic limits of (unitary) minimal models in conformal field theory. Characters of quasi-rational representations are found to emerge as the limits of the associated irreducible Virasoro characters.
Note:
  • 16 pages, v2: discussion of three-point functions and characters included; ref. added, v3: version to be published
  • 11.25.Hf
  • Logarithmic conformal field theory
  • minimal models
  • Virasoro characters
  • field theory: conformal
  • dimension: 2
  • two-point function
  • analytic properties