Relating Scattering Amplitudes in Bosonic and Topological String Theories

TL;DR

This paper establishes a formal connection between scattering amplitudes in critical bosonic string theory and correlation functions in topological string theory, revealing a deep theoretical relationship.

Contribution

It introduces a novel formal relationship linking bosonic string scattering amplitudes with topological string correlation functions.

Findings

Identifies a formal correspondence between two string theory frameworks.

Provides a new perspective on the mathematical structure of string amplitudes.

Enhances understanding of topological string theory's relation to critical bosonic strings.

Abstract

A formal relationship between scattering amplitudes in critical bosonic string theory and correlation functions of operators in topological string theory is found.