Liouville theory with a central charge less than one

Liouville theory with a central charge less than one

We argue that for any value $c leq 1$ of the central charge there exists a consistent CFT whose spectrum is the same as in Liouville theory. This extends the definition and consistency of Liouville theory to all complex values of $c$. On the other hand there is no consistent “timelike Liouville theory”. Our claims are backed by numerical tests of crossing symmetry of the four-point function.

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Date

15 December 2014
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Time

11h00 – 11h00

Location

Salle Claude Itzykson, Bât. 774
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