W-algebras and surface operators in N = 2 gauge theories

Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical

Volumn 44, Issue 15, 2011, Pages

  Wyllard, Niclas ^a  

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EID: 79953726043     PISSN: 17518113     EISSN: 17518121     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1088/1751-8113/44/15/155401     Document Type: Article

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