* Introduces the fundamental theory of vertex operator algebras and its basic techniques and examples. * Begins with a detailed presentation of the theoretical

The basic definitions and properties of vertex operator algebras, modules, intertwining operators and related concepts are presented, following a fundamental an

This invaluable reference is the first to present the general theory of algebras of operators on a Hilbert space, and the modules over such algebras. The new th

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The proceedings of the August 1996 conference contain the 15 contributions of the main speakers. Themes include operator spaces; abstract operator algebras and