Conformal nets and representation equivalence for strongly rational unitary VOAs
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For every simple unitary strongly rational complex vertex operator algebra, do polynomial energy bounds and CKLW strong locality hold, yielding an irreducible completely rational conformal net? Require complete unitarity, strong integration of all finite-length unitary grading-restricted modules, and the stated braided unitary tensor equivalence from VOA modules to finite-index net representations.Short English statement
For every simple unitary strongly rational complex vertex operator algebra, do polynomial energy bounds and CKLW strong locality hold, yielding an irreducible completely rational conformal net? Require complete unitarity, strong integration of all finite-length unitary grading-restricted modules, and the stated braided unitary tensor equivalence from VOA modules to finite-index net representations.Sources
- S1 Original question source or mathematical context. https://github.com/openai/math/blob/adc7f1241b42e322a6451854ab7e4b4c146bf78a/preprints/Strongly-rational-unitary-vertex-operator-algebras-and-conformal-nets-September-25-2026/build/main.tex.
- S2 OpenAI, manuscript citation page. Source of the formulation motivating this local problem. https://github.com/openai/math/blob/adc7f1241b42e322a6451854ab7e4b4c146bf78a/preprints/Strongly-rational-unitary-vertex-operator-algebras-and-conformal-nets-September-25-2026/README.md.
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Simple strongly rational unitary VOAs are claimed to generate completely rational nets, with unitary modules and a braided unitary equivalence to finite-index sectors. The question retains these same parameters and conventions. Within these assumptions, this is a claimed affirmative answer to the stated question.
Conformal nets and representation equivalence for strongly rational unitary VOAs
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OpenAI presents a proof in the selected manuscript. Simple strongly rational unitary VOAs are claimed to generate completely rational nets, with unitary modules and a braided unitary equivalence to finite-index sectors.Mathematical statement of the claimed result
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Take a vertex operator algebra $V$ over $\mathbb C$; require simplicity, unitarity and strong rationality. Then the source claims polynomial energy bounds and strong locality of the smeared fields, producing an irreducible conformal net $A_V$. It also asserts complete unitarity of $V$, strong integrability for unitary grading-restricted finite-length modules, and complete rationality of $A_V$. With invariant positive Hermitian forms on simple modules, the representation categories are claimed to obey \[ \operatorname{Rep}(V)\simeq\operatorname{Rep}^{u}(V) \xrightarrow{F_{\mathrm{CWX}}^{V}}\operatorname{Rep}^{f}(A_V), \] a braided unitary tensor equivalence. The net category uses Connes fusion and DHR braiding with matching circle orientation. Strong rationality here includes simplicity, CFT type, self-contragredience, rationality, and $C_2$-cofiniteness; the source does not extend this theorem to every unitary VOA.Outline of the argument
Energy bounds establish strong locality of the generating fields. Annular charged-field estimates integrate modules, positive fusion forms give unitary tensor structure, and rationality identifies net sectors; the cited extension theorems then relate local net extensions to conformal VOA extensions.Formal verification
For family 280, the documented entry establishes energy bounds, strong locality, and an irreducible conformal-net construction. Complete rationality, unitary module classification, tensor equivalence, and extension classification are omitted. The listed Comparator files areVertexAlgebraNet.lean. The inventory does not supply a named declaration for these Comparator entries. This site has not executed the Lean code. The scope descriptions do not certify the remaining manuscript arguments.Status caveat
OpenAI attributes these manuscripts to work by an internal model. Its release cautions that arguments without formalization can contain mistakes. This catalogue has not independently checked the proofs; the labels report the mathematical claims attributed to OpenAI.Sources
- OpenAI, Strongly rational unitary vertex operator algebras and conformal nets, 2026-09-25; citation key
OAI:Strongly-rational-unitary-vertex-operator-algebras-and-conformal-nets-September-25-2026. PDF (GitHub); PDF (direct); Manuscript page and citation; Latest version; Statement source: thm:main. - Family 280: Lean scope.
- Comparator VertexAlgebraNet.json.
- Comparator VertexAlgebraNet.lean.
- OpenAI catalogue entry.