Bicovariant differential geometry of the quantum group SL h (2)

There are only two quantum group structures on the space of two by two unimodular matrices, these are the SL _q (2) and the SL _h (2) quantum groups. The differential geometry of SL _q (2) is well known. In this Letter, we develop the differential geometry of SL _h (2), and show that the space of left invariant vector fields is three-dimensional.     

On the theory of quantum groups

By using the results of S. L. Woronowicz, we show that for the twisted version of the classical compact matrix groups, the Hopf algebraA _h of representative elements is isomorphic as a co-algebra to the Hopf algebraA _O of representative functions on the classical group. As a consequence,A _h can be identified withA _O as a co-algebra but with an associative product, called the star-product, which is a deformation of the original commutative product ofA _O . Furthermore, the construction of this star product from the original product is connected to the Fourier transformation in a manner which is similar to the construction of quantum mechanics from classical mechanics on phase space. In fact, we shall describe the analog of the Weyl correspondence.     

h-Deformation of GL(1∣1)

An h-deformation of a (graded) Hopf algebra of functions on supergroup GL(11) is introduced via a contraction of GL _q (11). The deformation parameter h is odd (Grassmann). A related differential calculus on h-superplane is presented.     

{\hbar}-adic Quantum Vertex Algebras and Their Modules

This is a paper in a series to study vertex algebra-like structures arising from various algebras including quantum affine algebras and Yangians. In this paper, we study notions of (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adic nonlocal vertex algebra and (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adic (weak) quantum vertex algebra, slightly generalizing Etingof-Kazhdan’s notion of quantum vertex operator algebra. For any topologically free \mathbb C[[(^h/_2p)]]{{\mathbb C}\lbrack\lbrack{\hbar}\rbrack\rbrack}-module W, we study (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adically compatible subsets and (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adically S{\mathcal{S}}-local subsets of (End W)[[x, x ⁻¹]]. We prove that any (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adically compatible subset generates an (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adic nonlocal vertex algebra with W as a module and that any (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adically S{\mathcal{S}}-local subset generates an (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adic weak quantum vertex algebra with W as a module. A general construction theorem of (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adic nonlocal vertex algebras and (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adic quantum vertex algebras is obtained. As an application we associate the centrally extended double Yangian of \mathfrak s\mathfrak l₂{{\mathfrak s}{\mathfrak l}_{2}} to (^h/_2p){\hbar}-adic quantum vertex algebras.     

On the Entropy of Quantum Limits for 2-Dimensional Cat Maps

We study semiclassical measures, or quantum limits, for quantized hyperbolic automorphisms of \mathbbT²{\mathbb{T}^2} . We show that any quantum limit has the following property: if a weight α is carried on ergodic components of low entropy (say, entropy less than h ₀), then a weight ≥ α must be carried on ergodic components of high entropy (≥ h _max−h ₀, where h _max is the maximal entropy). This combines some existing partial results towards the classification of quantum limits.     

Properties of 2 × 2 h-Deformed Quantum (Super)Matrices

We investigate the h-deformed quantum (super)group of 2 × 2 matrices and use a kind of contraction procedure to prove that the n-th power of this deformed quantum (super)matrix is quantum (super)matrix with the deformation parameter nh.     

Asymptotic Heat Kernel Expansion in the Semi-Classical Limit

Let H_(^h/2p) = (^h/_2p)²L +V{H_\hbar = \hbar^{2}L +V}, where L is a self-adjoint Laplace type operator acting on sections of a vector bundle over a compact Riemannian manifold and V is a symmetric endomorphism field. We derive an asymptotic expansion for the heat kernel of H_(^h/2p){H_\hbar} as (^h/_2p) \searrow 0{\hbar \searrow 0}. As a consequence we get an asymptotic expansion for the quantum partition function and we see that it is asymptotic to the classical partition function. Moreover, we show how to bound the quantum partition function for positive (^h/_2p){\hbar} by the classical partition function.     

Quantum matrices in two dimensions

Quantum matrices in two dimensions, admitting left and right quantum spaces, are classified: they fall into two families, the 2-parametric family GL_p,q(2) and a 1-parametric family GL _inf ^sup J(2). Phenomena previously found for GL_p,q(2) hold in this general situation: (a) powers of quantum matrices are again quantum and (b) entries of the logarithm of a two-dimensional quantum matrix form a Lie algebra.     

The jordanian deformation of Su(2) and clebsch-gordan coefficients

Representation theory for the Jordanian quantum algebraU _h (sl(2)) is developed using a nonlinear relation between its generators and those of sl(2). Closed form expressions are given for the action of the generators ofU _h (sl(2)) on the basis vectors of finite dimensional irreducible representations. In the tensor product of two such representations, a new basis is constructed on which the generators ofU _h (sl(2)) have a simple action. Using this basis, a general formula is obtained for the Clebsch-Gordan coefficients ofU _h (sl(2)). Some remarkable properties of these Clebsch-Gordan coefficients are derived. Presented at the 6th International Colloquium on Quantum Groups: “Quantum Groups and Integrable Systems”, Prague, 19–21 June 1997.     

Nonstandard Poincaré and Heisenberg Algebras

Nonstandard deformations of the Poincaré group Fun(P(1+1)) and its dual enveloping algebra U (p(1+1)) are obtained as a contraction of the h-deformed (Jordanian) quantum group Fun( SL _h (2)) and its dual. A nonstandard quantization of the Heisenberg algebra U(h(1)) is also investigated.     

Non-commutative Low-dimension Spaces and Superspaces Associated with Contracted Quantum Groups and Supergroups

Quantum planes, which correspond to all one-parameter solutions of Quantum Yang-Baxter Equation (QYBE) for the two-dimensional case of GL-groups, are summarized and their geometrical interpretations are given. It is shown that the quantum dual plane is associated with an exotic solution of QYBE and the well-known quantum h-plane may be regarded as the quantum analog of the flag (or fiber) plane. Contractions of the quantum supergroup G L _q (12) and corresponding quantum superspace C _q (12) are considered in Cartesian basis. The contracted quantum superspace C _h (12);) is interpreted as the non-commutative analog of the superspace with the fiber odd part.     

The quantum compass chain in a transverse magnetic field

We study the magnetic behaviors of a spin-1/2 quantum compass chain (QCC) in a transverse magnetic field, by means of the analytical spinless fermion approach and numerical Lanczos method. In the absence of the magnetic field, the phase diagram is divided into four gapped regions. To determine what happens by applying a transverse magnetic field, using the spinless fermion approach, critical fields are obtained as a function of exchanges. Our analytical results show, the field-induced effects depend on in which one of the four regions the system is. In two regions of the phase diagram, the Ising-type phase transition happens in a finite field. In another region, we have identified two quantum phase transitions (QPT)s in the ground state magnetic phase diagram. These quantum phase transitions belong to the universality class of the commensurate-incommensurate phase transition. We also present a detailed numerical analysis of the low energy spectrum and the ground state magnetic phase diagram. In particular, we show that the intermediate state (h _c1 < h < h _c2) is gapful, describing the spin-flop phase.     

Quantum double and differential calculi

We show that bicovariant bimodules as defined by Woronowicz are in one-to-one correspondence with the Drinfeld quantum double representations. We then prove that a differential calculus associated to a bicovariant bimodule of dimension n is connected to the existence of a particular (n+1)-dimensional representation of the double. An example of bicovariant differential calculus on the nonquasitriangular quantum group E _q (2) is developed. The construction is studied in terms of Hochschild cohomology and a correspondence between differential calculi and 1-cocycles is proved. Some differences of calculi on quantum and finite groups with respect to Lie groups are stressed.     

Coincidence of rotational energy of H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O ortho-para molecules and translation energy near specific temperatures in water and ice

A hypothesis of the quantum nature of the specific temperatures T _s of water and ice, whose values is not random, was formulated. It was found that the quantum energy hΩ _mn of closely located rotational transitions in the ortho and para spin isomers of H₂O molecules coincides with the translation energy kT near the well-known specific temperatures T _s in ice and water. On the basis of this fact it was suggested that ortho-para conversion occurs at temperatures close to T _s upon inelastic collisions and resonance energy exchange kT _s ↔ hΩ _mn in the rotation-translation-rotation (RTR) processes. Such conversion can induce rearrangement of the H-bond set structure and repacking of H₂O molecules. The coincidence kT _s ≈ hΩ _mn was checked for ice and water at 12 known T _s, as well as for heavy water D₂O near T _s = 11.2°C (maximum density) and −140°C (glassy transition). The previously observe strong deformation of the OH Raman band near T _s = 4, 19, 36, and 76°C (maximum density, maximum surface tension, minimum heat capacity, and maximum speed of sound, respectively) was interpreted as a manifestation of the water structure rearrangement induced by H₂O ortho-para conversion.     

On the defining relations of quantum superalgebras

In defining quantum superalgebras, extra relations need to be added to the Serre-like relations. They are obtained for sl _q (m, n) and osp _q (m, 2n) usingq-oscillator representations.Supported in part by the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada.     

Onq-tensor operators for quantum groups

The fundamental theorem for tensor operators in quantum groups is proved using an appropriate definition forq-tensor operators. An example is discussed based on theq-boson realization of SU _q (2).Supported in part by the Department of Energy.     

Classes on Compactifications of the Moduli Space of Curves Through Solutions to the Quantum Master Equation

In this paper we describe a construction which produces classes in compactifications of the moduli space of curves. This construction extends a construction of Kontsevich which produces classes in the open moduli space from the initial data of a cyclic A _∞-algebra. The initial data for our construction are what we call a ‘quantum A _∞-algebra’, which arises as a type of deformation of a cyclic A _∞-algebra. The deformation theory for these structures is described explicitly. We construct a family of examples of quantum A _∞-algebras which extend a family of cyclic A _∞-algebras, introduced by Kontsevich, which are known to produce all the kappa classes using his construction.      

Unitary representations of the quantum group SU q (1,1): Structure of the dual space ofU q (sl(2))

Real forms of the quantum universal enveloping algebraU _q (sl(2)) and a topological quantum group associated with this algebra are discussed.     

Finite-dimensional representations of U q (osp(1/2n)) and its connection with quantum so(2n+1)

It is shown that the quantum supergroup U _q (osp(1/2_n)) is essentially isomorphic to the quantum group U _-q (so(2n+1)) restricted to tensorial representations. This renders it straightforward to classify all the finite-dimensional irreducible representations of U _q (osp(1/2n)) at generic q. In particular, it is proved that at generic q, every-dimensional irrep of this quantum supergroup is a deformation of an osp(1/2n) irrep, and all the finite-dimensional representations are completely reducible.