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Lectures on localization and matrix models in supersymmetric Chern-Simons-matter theories
In these lectures I give a pedagogical presentation of some of the recent
progress in supersymmetric Chern-Simons-matter theories, coming from the use of
localization and matrix model techniques. The goal is to provide a simple
derivation of the exact interpolating function for the free energy of ABJM
theory on the three-sphere, which implies in particular the N^{3/2} behavior at
strong coupling. I explain in detail part of the background needed to
understand this derivation, like holographic renormalization, localization of
path integrals, and large N techniques in matrix modelsComment: 73 pages, 7 figures. v2: references and clarifications added,
misprints corrected. v3: more references, clarifications, and corrections.
v4: more corrections and clarifications, final version to appear in J. Phys.