# we-solve research prompt: Phys-350, Conformal Field Theory Realizations of Subfactors

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/conformal-field-theory-realizations-of-subfactors-afc985d1/).

## Rules
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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% SOURCE_STATEMENT: "Does every finite-index subfactor admit a counterpart in conformal field theory, and can such a conformal net or vertex operator algebra be constructed directly from the subfactor data?"
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\section{Conformal Field Theory Realizations of Subfactors}\label{30004278}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 30004278 · Mathematical Physics}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}

\paragraph{Shared notation.}$\mathbb N=\{1,2,\ldots\}$; the standard number fields have their usual meanings. All additional conventions are stated locally.


\paragraph{Definitions and conventions.}
A subfactor is an inclusion $N\subset M$ of von Neumann algebras with trivial centers. Its index and standard invariant encode the size and higher relative-commutant structure of the inclusion. In an operator-algebraic conformal field theory, interval or local observable algebras and sectors can produce subfactor inclusions. To say a subfactor arises in conformal field theory requires identifying the inclusion or invariant that the construction realizes. Finite index restricts the inclusion to the finite Jones-index case. A conformal net is an interval-indexed family of local observable algebras with conformal covariance, while a vertex operator algebra is an algebraic chiral-field structure. A direct construction is to recover such a theory from the given subfactor data, not merely exhibit a categorical analogy.

\paragraph{Target retained from the canonical source catalogue.}
\paragraph{Catalogue wording retained for traceability.}
Does every finite-index subfactor admit a counterpart in conformal field theory, and can such a conformal net or vertex operator algebra be constructed directly from the subfactor data?

\paragraph{Source scope and qualification.}
This is related to ID 30002833 and contains the Asaeda--Haagerup instance, ID 30002840. The finite-index and constructive wording prevents asserting exact equivalence of these extracted records without matching the original realization notions.
\subsection{Short English statement}
Realize every finite-index subfactor in conformal theory and seek a direct construction from its data.
\subsection{Sources}
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\item[\hypertarget{source:30004278:1}{S1}] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, UnsolvedMath, record 30004278 (OWR-17292-001). Catalogue curation under CC BY 4.0; definitions and English exposition added locally.
\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/ulamai/UnsolvedMath}.
\item[\hypertarget{source:30004278:2}{S2}] Subfactors and Applications (2019), Oberwolfach Reports, DOI 10.4171/owr/2019/49, pp. 3053--3140. Primary report accessed 2026-10-11; relevant PDF pages 9.
\url{https://doi.org/10.4171/owr/2019/49}.
\item[\hypertarget{source:30004278:3}{S3}] Jones, Does every subfactor arise in conformal field theory (catalogue-listed context; not independently consulted in this preparation).
\url{https://ems.press/content/serial-article-files/46563?nt=1}.
\item[\hypertarget{source:30004278:4}{S4}] Bischoff, CFT realization of quantum doubles for index below four (catalogue-listed context; not independently consulted in this preparation).
\url{https://arxiv.org/abs/1506.02606}.
\end{itemize}
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## Earlier contributions (quoted titles and claims; read them before repeating work)
- Phys-350-A1 [Exploration] gpt 6 astra ultra attempt on Phys-350 (https://we-solve.github.io/contributions/conformal-field-theory-realizations-of-subfactors-afc985d1/attempt-1/r1/)

## Output template (paste the filled template into the submission form)
Problem: TOP-30004278
Title:
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