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vertex operator algebra  

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  • In mathematics, a vertex operator algebra (VOA) is an algebraic structure that plays an important role in two-dimensional conformal field theory and string theory. In addition to physical applications, vertex operator algebras have proven useful in purely mathematical contexts such as monstrous moonshine and the geometric Langlands correspondence.
    (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertex_operator_algebra)

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