Computing OPEs of linear dilaton CFT

In summary, the conversation is about finding the transformation of X under conformal transformations using the OPE of the stress energy tensor T(z) and the scalar field X. The putative candidate for T(z) is given, but it is unclear how to proceed with the question. The individual is not sure if they need to contract the not-normally ordered fields and does not understand how to continue after working out the OPE of TX. They are seeking clarification on how to use this information to determine the transformation of X.
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snypehype46
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Homework Statement
Determine the transformation of ##X## under conformal transformations
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I'm trying to do the following question from David Tong's problem sheets on string theory:

> A theory of a free scalar field has OPE $$\partial X(z)\partial X(w) = \frac{\alpha'}{2}\frac{1}{(z-w)^2}+...$$. Consider the putative candidate for the stress energy tensor $$T(z) = \frac{1}{\alpha '}: \partial X (z) \partial X (z) : -Q \partial^2 X(z)$$. Use ##TX## OPE to determine the transformation of ##X## under conformal transformations ##\delta z = \epsilon(z)##

Now to determine ##T(z)X(w)##, I thought I would contract the normally ordered field with ##X(w)##. So to get:

$$2\langle \partial X (z) \partial X (w) \rangle -Q^2 \partial^3 X(z)$$

Is that the correct way of proceeding? I'm not sure if I need to contract the not-normally ordered fields ##\partial^2 X(z)## with ##X(w)## as well?

Also, I don't quite understand how would I continue with this question after I worked out the OPE of ##TX##.
 
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How do I use this to determine the transformation of ##X## under conformal transformations?Thanks in advance!
 
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