This is a note about CFT:

Conformal eld theory (CFT) is a branch of theoretical physics that

studies quantum eld theories (QFTs) that are invariant under
conformal transformations. Conformal transformations are a type of
symmetry that preserves angles but not distances. This means that
conformal eld theories are scale-invariant, meaning that they look
the same at all length scales.

CFTs are particularly interesting in two dimensions, where they can be exactly solved in some
cases. This has led to a deep understanding of the structure of CFTs and their applications to a
wide range of problems in physics, including condensed matter physics, statistical mechanics,
and string theory. One of the key features of CFTs is that they are described by a set of correlation
functions. These are functions that take as input a set of points in space and time and return as
output a number that measures the correlation between the elds at those points. Correlation
functions are a powerful tool for studying the properties of CFTs. Another important feature of
CFTs is that they are often characterized by a central charge. This is a number that measures the
strength of the conformal symmetry. CFTs with a high central charge are typically more strongly
coupled and more di cult to analyze. CFTs have a wide range of applications in physics. In
condensed matter physics, they are used to study the behavior of materials at critical points, such
as the phase transition between a liquid and a gas. In statistical mechanics, they are used to
study the behavior of systems with a large number of particles. And in string theory, they are used
to study the behavior of strings, which are the fundamental building blocks of the universe. CFT is
a rapidly growing eld of research with many exciting open questions. As our understanding of
CFTs deepens, we can expect to see even more applications of these theories to a wide range of
problems in physics.
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