On the structure of open equivariant topological conformal field theories

Authors

  • Ramsès Fernàndez-València

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https://doi.org/10.7146/math.scand.a-122371

Abstract

A classification of open equivariant topological conformal field theories in terms of Calabi-Yau $A_\infty $-categories endowed with a group action is presented.

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Published

2021-02-17

How to Cite

Fernàndez-València, R. (2021). On the structure of open equivariant topological conformal field theories. MATHEMATICA SCANDINAVICA, 127(1), 63–78. https://doi.org/10.7146/math.scand.a-122371

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