Can anyone suggest good CFT references?

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The discussion centers on seeking accessible references for Conformal Field Theory (CFT) that emphasize physical understanding over mathematical complexity, particularly in relation to statistical mechanics. A recommended standard reference is Ginsparg's review, which, while readable, may be too mathematical for some. Video lectures from the Perimeter Institute are highlighted for their motivational approach to CFT in the context of statistical mechanics. The book "Conformal Field Theory" by Di Francesco, Mathieu, and Senechal is noted as a comprehensive resource, although advanced, it includes valuable introductory material on statistical mechanics and quantum field theory. Additionally, "Conformal Invariance and Critical Phenomena" is suggested for its practical application of CFT to statistical systems. A brief lecture by J. Cardy is also mentioned, providing a pedagogical introduction to CFT methods in two-dimensional critical behavior.
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Can anyone suggest "good" CFT references?

Well, by "good" I mean the way they describe the theory are physical rather than mathematical. Actually I want to understand statistical mechanics using CFT as a tool. Thanks in advance!
 
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The standard reference is a review by Ginsparg: http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9108028
It is quite readable, but does not contain references to statistical physics. You might find it too mathematical.

A nice set of video lectures from Perimeter Institute are these: http://www.perimeterscholars.org/327.html
They contain an nice motivation of CFTs via statistical mechanics. And, as far as I remember, they are not too formal.

I suppose other people will have more ideas.
 
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Conformal Field Theory by Di Francesco, Mathieu, and Senechal is kind of a bible of CFT. It is pretty advanced but does provide an introduction to stat mech and QFT in the beginning which I thought was very good.
 

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