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Explore the functorial approach to two-dimensional conformal field theory through this 57-minute mathematical lecture that provides a gentle introduction to this advanced topic. Learn about the crucial distinctions between full CFT and chiral CFT while discovering the theoretical framework that underlies this functorial formalism. Examine various methods and techniques that can be employed to construct concrete examples of chiral conformal field theories within this mathematical framework, gaining insight into both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of this sophisticated approach to quantum field theory.
