Moonshine beyond the Monster: The Bridge Connecting Algebra, Modular Forms and Physics

Moonshine is a theory that explains the mysterious connection between the monster finite group and modular functions from classical number theory. It has evolved to describe the relationship between finite groups, modular forms, and vertex operator algebras. Moonshine beyond the Monster is a book that describes the general theory of Moonshine and its underlying concepts, emphasizing the interconnections between mathematics and mathematical physics. It is ideal for graduate students and researchers working in areas such as conformal field theory, string theory, algebra, number theory, geometry, and functional analysis, and contains more than 100 exercises.

Format: Hardback
Length: 492 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Moonshine is a captivating framework that unravels the enigmatic relationship between the monster finite group and modular functions from classical number theory. Over time, this theory has gracefully evolved to encompass the intricate interplay between finite groups, modular forms, and vertex operator algebras. In its expansion, Moonshine beyond the Monster delves into the broader realm of Moonshine, emphasizing its fundamental concepts and the profound connections it shares with mathematical physics. Crafted with a clear and pedagogical approach, this book is an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers actively engaged in fields such as conformal field theory, string theory, algebra, number theory, geometry, and functional analysis. With over 100 engaging exercises, it also serves as an excellent textbook for graduate courses on Moonshine, offering valuable supplementary material for courses on conformal field theory and string theory. Originally published in 2006, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core, ensuring its accessibility to a wide audience.

Weight: 1108g
Dimension: 185 x 264 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009401586