SLE for theoretical physicists

Abstract This article provides an introduction to Schramm (stochastic)–Loewner evolution (SLE) and to its connection with conformal field theory, from the point of view of its application to two-dimensional critical behaviour. The emphasis is on the conceptual ideas rather than rigorous proofs.

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