Unitarizable scalar multipoles

We show that the scalar multipole ( +m ²) ⁿ = 0 forn odd and all massesm0 allows a Gupta-Bleuler-type quantization with a unitary space of physical states.Feodor-Lynen fellow of the Humboldt foundation. On leave from Institut für Theoretische Physik, TU Clausthal, Leibnizstr. 10, D3392 Clausthal-Zellerfeld, W. Germany.     

Quantum Riemann surfaces: II. The discrete series

We continue our study of noncommutative deformations of two-dimensional hyperbolic manifolds which we initiated in Part I. We construct a sequence of ^*-algebras which are quantizations of a compact Riemann surface of genus g corresponding to special values of the Planck constant. These algebras are direct integrals of finite-dimensional ^*-algebras.Supported by DOE under Grant DE-FG02-88ER25065.     

Thomas-Fermi theory for matter in a magnetic field as a limit of quantum mechanics

The Thomas-Fermi theory for electrons and fixed nuclei in a homogeneous magnetic field is shown to be a limit of quantum mechanics in the following sense: If the nuclear charges and the number of eletrons are multiplied by a, and the magnetic field by a ^4/3, then the ground-state energy, divided by a ^7/3, converges to the TF energy when a . A similar result holds also for the electronic density. This generalizes corresponding theorems for zero magnetic field due to Lieb, Simon, and Baumgartner.     

Limits on stability of positive molecular ions

It is shown that a positive diatomic molecule consisting of N electrons and two nuclei with charges Z ₁ and Z ₂ is unstable with respect to breakup into two atomic subsystems if the nuclear charges are sufficiently large. Bounds on the critical charge are obtained in the limit as N .Research supported in part by NSF grants DMS-8709805 and DMS-8808112.     

Application of the star-product method to the angular momentum quantization

We define a *-product on ³ and solve the polarization equation f*C=0 where C is the Casimir of the coadjoint representation of SO(3). We compute the action of SO(3) on the space of solutions. We then examine the case of non-zero eigenvalues of C, in order to find finite-dimensional representations of SO(3). Finally, we compute as an asymptotic series of C. This gives an explanation of the use of the star square root of C in a paper by Bayen et al. instead of its natural square root.     

Quantum fields in 1+1-dimension carrying a true ray representation of the Poincaré group

In 1+1 spacetime dimensions there are genuine ray representations of the Poincaré group P ₊ ^sup . We shall construct a free relativistic quantum field theory, such that the fields _d are covariant under P ₊ ^sup and transform with a nontrivial infinitesimal exponent d.     

On coherent states for the simplest quantum groups

The coherent states for the simplest quantum groups (q-Heisenberg-Weyl, SU _q (2) and the discrete series of representations of SU _q (1, 1)) are introduced and their properties investigated. The corresponding analytic representations, path integrals, and q-deformation of Berezin's quantization on , a sphere, and the Lobatchevsky plane are discussed.     

Avoided level crossings and pair production in strong Coulomb fields

Generalising previous work on static strong Coulomb fields to the time-dependent case, we propose an alternative e ⁺ e ^- -pair production mechanism relying on avoided crossing transitions between positive and negative energy states. The resulting essential independence on the details of the collision process nicely matches experimental findings.     

CQG algebras: A direct algebraic approach to compact quantum groups

The purely algebraic notion of CQG algebra (algebra of functions on a compact quantum group) is defined. In a straightforward algebraic manner, the Peter-Weyl theorem for CQG algebras and the existence of a unique positive definite Haar functional on any CQG algebra are established. It is shown that a CQG algebra can be naturally completed to aC ^*-algebra. The relations between our approach and several other approaches to compact quantum groups are discussed.     

The inverse scattering matrix for the Schrödinger equation when the potentialq(x) ∈L 1 1 with a singular term

When the potentialq(x) L ₁ ¹ with a singular term, the continuities of the scattering matrix of the Schrödinger equation are investigated. By means of the transformation approach, we arrive at the conclusion that the scattering matrix S(k) of such a potential is continuous for the wholek,- <k < .     

Spéculation sur la cosmologie quantique primordiale

An old-fashioned axiomatic formalism for the quantization of the gravitational field is adapted to a recently introduced notion of cosmological gravitational wave. Dynamical equations for the quantum field are proposed. An outline for the primordial cosmological scenario is suggested.

     

Local quantum field theories involving the U(1) current algebra on the circle

The OPE algebra Q=Q(g ² ) generated by a pair of oppositely charged currents (z,±g)(|z|=1) of spin is specified by the leading terms in the small distance expansions of (z ₁,g)(z ₂, -g) and (z ₁,g)(z ₂,g). The current (z,g) splits into a product of a U(1)-Thirring field and a Zamolodchikov-Fattev parafermionic current. The quasilocal(i.e.single-or double-valued) representations of Q are classified. The level k states involve 2(k+1) (ks–k+1) lowest weights (dimensions). The results can be viewed as an extension of the (known) representation theory of the SU(2) current algebra in the bosonic case corresponding to even values of g ² and of the N=2 extended superconformal algebra in the fermionic case corresponding to odd g ².     

The q-boson operator algebra and q-Hermite polynomials

The q-boson algebra is defined as an associative algebra with generators and relations. Some examples are given, and then the q-boson algebra is extended such that the roots of the diagonal generators are also defined. It is shown that a family of transformations exist mapping one set of standard generators of the q-boson algebra to another set of standard generators. Using such a transformation, one obtains expressions for q-bosons for which the kth q-boson state is expressed in terms of a q-Hermite polynomial p _k (x; q) which reduces to the ordinary Hermite polynomial of degree k when q=1.     

Towards a generalized distribution formalism for gauge quantum fields

We prove that the distributions defined on the Gelfand-Shilov spacesS with < 1 and, hence, more singular than hyperfunctions, retain the angular localizability property. Specifically, they have uniquely determined support cones. This result enables one to develop a distribution-theoretic technique suitable for the consistent treatment of quantum fields with arbitrarily singular ultraviolet and infrared behavior. The proof covering the most general and difficult case = 0 is based on the use of the theory of plurisubharmonic functions and Hörmander'sL ²-estimates.This work was supported in part by a Soros Humanitarian Foundation Grant awarded by the American Physical Society.     

Composition Operators on Weighted Spaces of Holomorphic Functions on JB *-triples

We characterise continuity of composition operators on weighted spaces of holomorphic functions H _v (B _X ), where B _X is the open unit ball of a Banach space which is homogeneous, that is, a JB ^*-triple.     

Cosmological principle and primordial spinor fields

An exact solution of Dirac's equation in an open Robertson-Walker universe is constructed such that the corresponding energy-momentum densityT _µv obeys the cosmological principle. However, in anopen universe, this principlemust always be violated by the other physical densities of the cosmological solution (e.g. pseudoscalar, (axial-) current and polarization). If the current densityj _µ = isrequired to obey the cosmological principle, then the universe must beflat.     

Symmetries and half-sided modular inclusions of von Neumann algebras

LetN, be a von Neumann algebras on a Hilbert space , a common cyclic and separating vector. Assume to be cyclic and also separating forN . Denote by , _N , _N the modular operators to (, ), (N, ), resp (N , ). Assume now ^-it N ^it N for allt 0. (Such type of inclusions ((N U, ) , ) are called half-sided modular.) Then the modular groups ^it , _N ^ir , _N ^is ,t, r, s generate a unitary representation of the group S1(2, )/Z ₂ of positive energy.Another result is related to two half-sided modular inclusions (₁ , ) and (₂ , ). Under proper conditions the three modular groups ^it , ₁ ^ir , ₂ ^is ,t, r, s generate the three-dimensional subgroup of O(2, 1) of two commuting translations and the Lorentz transformation.Partly supported by the DFG, SFB 288 Differentialgeometrie und Quantenphysik.     

A general class of (essentially) iso-spectral perturbations

We consider (essentially) iso-spectral perturbations of operators of the formH _A=A ^* A withA being a densely defined closed linear operator from a Hilbert space to another Hilbert space . We perturbH _A by perturbingA asA+B withB being a linear operator from to . Two classes ofB are defined so as to obtain (essentially) iso-spectral perturbations ofH _A. The abstract results are applied to Schrödinger operators. Our approach gives also a mathematical unification for the so-called factorization method in quantum mechanics.     

Theq-harmonic oscillator and the Al-Salam and Carlitz polynomials

One more model of aq-harmonic oscillator based on theq-orthogonal polynomials of Al-Salam and Carlitz is discussed. The explicit form ofq-creation andq-annihilation operators,q-coherent states and an analog of the Fourier transformation are established. A connection of the kernel of this transform with a family of self-dual biorthogonal rational functions is observed.