Twisted Modules over Lattice Vertex Algebras

Abstract

For any integral lattice $Q$, one can construct a vertex algebra $V_Q$ called a lattice vertex algebra. If $\sigma$ is an automorphism of $Q$ of finite order, it can be lifted to an automorphism of $V_Q$. In this paper we classify the irreducible $\sigma$-twisted $V_Q$-modules. We show that the category of $\sigma$-twisted $V_Q$-modules is a semisimple abelian category with finitely many isomorphism classes of simple objects.

Dedicated to Professor Ivan Todorov on the occasion of his 70th birthday. 18 pages (references added)