Inhomogeneous quantum groups

Inhomogeneous quantum groups corresponding to the homogeneous quantum groupsU _q (N), SO _q (N) and theq-deformed Lorentz group acting on affine quantum spaces are constructed.     

Inhomogeneous quantum groups

Inhomogeneous quantum groups corresponding to the homogeneous quantum groupsU _q (N), SO _q (N) and theq-deformed Lorentz group acting on affine quantum spaces are constructed. Special representations of the translation part are investigated.Presented at the Colloquium on the Quantum Groups, Prague, 18–20 June, 1992.     

Remarks on quantum groups

We give a Poisson-bracket realization of SL _q (2) in the phase space ². We then discuss the physical meaning of such a realization in terms of a modified (regularized) toy model, the nonregularized version of which is due to Klauder.Some general remarks and suggestions are also presented in this Letter.     

Duality and quantum groups

We show that the duality properties of Rational Conformal Field Theories follow from the defining relations and the representation theory of quantum groups. The fusion and braiding matrices are q-analogues of the 6j-symbols and the modular transformation matrices are obtained from the properties of the co-multiplication. We study in detail the Wess-Zumino-Witten models and the rational gaussian models as examples, but carry out the arguments in general. We point out the connections with the Chern-Simons approach. We give general arguments of why the general solution to the polynomial equations of Moore and Seiberg describing the duality properties of Rational Conformal Field Theories defines a Quantum Group acting on the space of conformal blocks. A direct connection between Rational Theories and knot invariants is also presented along the lines of Jones' original work.     

Classical foundations of quantum groups

The concept of classical r matrices is developed from a purely canonical standpoint. The final purpose of this work is to bring about a synthesis between recent developments in the theory of integrable systems and the general theory of quantization as a deformation of classical mechanics. The concept of quantization algebra is here dominant; in integrable systems this is the set of dynamical variables that appear in the Lax pair. The nature of this algebra, a solvable Lie algebra in such models as the Sine-Gordon and Toda field theories but semisimple in the case of spin systems, provides a useful scheme for the classification of integrable models. A completely different classification is obtained by the nature of the r matrix employed; there are three kinds: rational, trigonometric, and elliptic. All cases are studied in detail, with numerous examples. Some of the problems connected with quantization are discussed.This paper is dedicated to my friend Asim Barut.     

Complex quantum groups and their quantum enveloping algebras

We construct complexified versions of the quantum groups associated with the Lie algebras of typeA _n?1 ,B _n ,C _n , andD _n . Following the ideas of Faddeev, Reshetikhin and Takhtajan we obtain the Hopf algebras of regular functionals U_? on these complexified quantum groups. In the special exampleA ₁ we derive theq-deformed enveloping algebraU _q (sl(2, ?)). In the limitq→1 the undeformedU _q (sl(2, ?)) is recovered.     

Unitary quantum groups,quantum projective spaces andq-oscillators

We discuss the parametrization of quantum groups in terms of independent operators. We find that this consideration leads to the parametrization ofSU _q(2) in terms of aq-oscillator plus a commuting phase. The commuting phase is naturally identified with the subgroupU(1) and the remaining cosetSU _q(2)/U(1)=CP _q(1) consists of aq-oscillator. For unitary quantum groupsSU _q (n), the analogous construction results in the quantum projective spaceSU _q(n+1)/U _q (n)=CP _q (n) being identified with then-dimensionalq-oscillator. This yields a nonlinear action of the quantum groupSU _q(n+1) on then-dimensionalq-oscillator.     

New quantum groups by double-bosonisation

We obtain new family of quasitriangular Hopf algebras via the author's recent double-bosonisation construction for new quantum groups. They are versions of U _q(su _n+1) with a fermionic rather than bosonic quantum plane of roots adjoined to U _q(su _n). We give the n = 2 case in detail. We also consider the anyonic-double of an anyonic ( ) braided group and the double-bosonisation of the free braided group in n variables.     

Finite groups and quantum physics

Concepts of quantum theory are considered from the constructive “finite” point of view. The introduction of a continuum or other actual infinities in physics destroys constructiveness without any need for them in describing empirical observations. It is shown that quantum behavior is a natural consequence of symmetries of dynamical systems. The underlying reason is that it is impossible in principle to trace the identity of indistinguishable objects in their evolution—only information about invariant statements and values concerning such objects is available. General mathematical arguments indicate that any quantum dynamics is reducible to a sequence of permutations. Quantum phenomena, such as interference, arise in invariant subspaces of permutation representations of the symmetry group of a dynamical system. Observable quantities can be expressed in terms of permutation invariants. It is shown that nonconstructive number systems, such as complex numbers, are not needed for describing quantum phenomena. It is sufficient to employ cyclotomic numbers—a minimal extension of natural numbers that is appropriate for quantum mechanics. The use of finite groups in physics, which underlies the present approach, has an additional motivation. Numerous experiments and observations in the particle physics suggest the importance of finite groups of relatively small orders in some fundamental processes. The origin of these groups is unclear within the currently accepted theories—in particular, within the Standard Model.     

Spinor calculus for quantum groups

An outline of a quantum group covariant spinor calculus is presented. The use of the calculus is demonstrated, for example, by setting up the commutation relations of coordinates of differentq-planes.     

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.     

Normal ordering and quantum groups

The irreducible R-matrices associated with the quantum Liouville and sine-Gordon equations were classified by the su(2) index l, 2l integer. We find that the associated quantum field theories must have the following equal time operator product expansions in the lattice approximation

Atom optics and quantum groups

It is shown that in atom optics physical systems arise which have close similarities to quantum group structures. A particular example for which an atomic operator provides a representation of the quantum group GL _q (2,C) forq=−1 is presented.     

Possible contractions of quantum orthogonal groups

Possible contractions of quantum orthogonal groups which correspond to different choices of primitive elements of Hopf algebra are considered and all allowed contractions in Cayley-Klein scheme are obtained. Quantum deformations of kinematical groups have been investigated and have shown that quantum analogs of (complex) Galilei group G(1, 3) do not exist in our scheme.     

Free products of compact quantum groups

We construct and study compact quantum groups from free products ofC ^*-algebras. In this connection, we discover two mysterious classes of natural compact quantum groups,A _u (m) andA _o (m). TheA _u (m)'s (respectivelyA _o (m)'s) are non-isomorphic to each other for differentm's, and are not obtainable by the ordinary quantization method. We also clarify some basic concepts in the theory of compact quantum groups.     

Physical applications of inhomogeneous quantum groups

It is shown that the real formE _q (1, 1) is the kinematical symmetry of phonons. It is also indicated how a quantum symmetry works in the non-relativistic 1D lattice systemsPresented at the Colloquium on the Quantum Groups, Prague, 18–20 June 1992.