3D conformal field theories

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, 3D conformal field theories has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Institute for Advanced Study (Jan 2026). Main subject of the seminar, discussing their study and properties using the fuzzy sphere method.

A conformal field theory (CFT) is a quantum field theory that is invariant under conformal transformations. In two dimensions, there is an infinite-dimensional algebra of local conformal transformations, and conformal field theories can sometimes be exactly solved or classified.