DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/XZZ3-7Z40
Defense Date
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Mathematical Sciences
First Advisor
Marco Aldi
Abstract
In this thesis we present the connection between vertex operator algebras and modular forms which lies at the heart of Borcherds’ proof of the Monstrous Moonshine conjecture. In order to do so we introduce modular forms, vertex algebras, vertex operator algebras and their partition functions. Each notion is illustrated with examples.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
August 2013