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We propose a framework for computing the (light cone) string field theory vertex in the case when the string worldsheet QFT is a generic integrable theory. The prime example and ultimate goal would be the AdS5 × S5 superstring theory cubic string vertex and the chief application will be to use this framework as a formulation for \( \mathcal{N}=4 \) SYM theory OPE coefficients valid at any coupling up to wrapping corrections. In this paper we propose integrability axioms for the vertex, illustrate them on the example of the pp-wave string field theory and also uncover similar structures in weak coupling computations of OPE coefficients.
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Bajnok, Z., Janik, R.A. String field theory vertex from integrability. J. High Energ. Phys. 2015, 42 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP04(2015)042
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