The Math of Strings: Conformal Field Theory and the Fabric of the Universe

We unravel the math behind string theory—from conformal symmetry on the string’s world sheet to primary and descendant fields, correlation functions, and the emergence of extra dimensions. Along the way we connect these abstract ideas to tangible physics like the Ising model and explore how the vibrations of tiny strings could encode the particles and forces of reality.

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