Covariant calculation of the partition function of the two-dimensional sigma model on compact two-surfaces
Abstract
Motivated by string theory connection, a covariant procedure for perturbative calculation of the partition function of the two-dimensional generalized σ-model is considered. The importance of a consistent regularization of the measure in the path integral is emphasized. The partition function is computed for a number of specific 2-manifolds: sphere, disk and torus.
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