Given a vertex operator algebra V, one can attach a graded Poisson algebra called the C2-algebra. The associated Poisson variety is an important invariant for V and is known as the associated variety of V. In this talk, we will introduce the cohomological variety of a vertex operator algebra, a notion cohomologically dual to that of the associated variety. First, we will motivate and define this variety, as well as give some of its structural properties. Then we will explain how to extract information on the Yoneda algebra defining this variety. Lastly, we will apply those results to the simple vertex operator algebras constructed from the Virasoro Lie algebra and finite dimensional simple Lie algebras. This is a joint work with Cuipo Jiang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) and Zongzhu Lin (Kansas State University)
The cohomological variety of a vertex operator algebra.
The cohomological variety of a vertex operator algebra.