Vertex operator algebras and axial decomposition algebras Ghent University
The theory of vertex operator algebras (VOAs) has deep roots in mathematics and physics. On the mathematical side, one of its major accomplishments is the explanation of the famous "monstrous moonshine", providing a link between number theory and the largest sporadic simple group, the so-called Fischer-Griess Monster.
The structure of the algebras arising from VOAs "of Griess type" has been axiomatized, first to Majorana algebras ...