On the Structure of Principal Subspaces of Standard Modules for Affine Lie Algebras of Type A
On the Structure of Principal Subspaces of Standard Modules for Affine Lie Algebras of Type A

Author: Christopher Michael Sadowski

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13:

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Using the theory of vertex operator algebras and intertwining operators, we obtain presentations for the principal subspaces of all the standard $widehat{goth{sl}(3)}$-modules. Certain of these presentations had been conjectured and used in work of Calinescu to construct exact sequences leading to the graded dimensions of certain principal subspaces. We prove the conjecture in its full generality for all standard $widehat{goth{sl}(3)}$-modules. We then provide a conjecture for the case of $widehat{goth{sl}(n)}$, $n ge 4$. In addition, we construct completions of certain universal enveloping algebras and provide a natural setting for families of defining relations for the principal subspaces of standard modules for untwisted affine Lie algebras. We also use the theory of vertex operator algebras and intertwining operators, along with conjecturally assumed presentations for certain principal subspaces, to construct exact sequences among principal subspaces of certain standard $widehat{mathfrak{sl}(n)}$-modules, $n ge 3$. As a consequence, we obtain the multigraded dimensions of the principal subspaces $W(k_1Lambda_1 + k_2 Lambda_2)$ and $W(k_{n-2}Lambda_{n-2} + k_{n-1} Lambda_{n-1})$. This generalizes earlier work by Calinescu on principal subspaces of standard $widehat{mathfrak{sl}(3)}$-modules, where similar assumptions were made.

Affine, Vertex and W-algebras
Affine, Vertex and W-algebras

Author: Dražen Adamović

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-11-28

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 3030329062

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This book focuses on recent developments in the theory of vertex algebras, with particular emphasis on affine vertex algebras, affine W-algebras, and W-algebras appearing in physical theories such as logarithmic conformal field theory. It is widely accepted in the mathematical community that the best way to study the representation theory of affine Kac–Moody algebras is by investigating the representation theory of the associated affine vertex and W-algebras. In this volume, this general idea can be seen at work from several points of view. Most relevant state of the art topics are covered, including fusion, relationships with finite dimensional Lie theory, permutation orbifolds, higher Zhu algebras, connections with combinatorics, and mathematical physics. The volume is based on the INdAM Workshop Affine, Vertex and W-algebras, held in Rome from 11 to 15 December 2017. It will be of interest to all researchers in the field.

Vertex Operator Algebras and Related Areas
Vertex Operator Algebras and Related Areas

Author: M. J. Bergvelt

Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0821848402

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Vertex operator algebras were introduced to mathematics in the work of Richard Borcherds, Igor Frenkel, James Lepowsky and Arne Meurman as a mathematically rigorous formulation of chiral algebras of two-dimensional conformal field theory. The aim was to use vertex operator algebras to explain and prove the remarkable Monstrous Moonshine conjectures in group theory. The theory of vertex operator algebras has now grown into a major research area in mathematics. These proceedings contain expository lectures and research papers presented during the international conference on Vertex Operator Algebras and Related Areas, held at Illinois State University in Normal, IL, from July 7 to July 11, 2008. The main aspects of this conference were connections and interactions of vertex operator algebras with the following areas: conformal field theories, quantum field theories, Hopf algebra, infinite dimensional Lie algebras, and modular forms. This book will be useful for researchers as well as for graduate students in mathematics and physics. Its purpose is not only to give an up-to-date overview of the fields covered by the conference but also to stimulate new directions and discoveries by experts in the areas.

Modules and Algebras
Modules and Algebras

Author: Robert Wisbauer

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1996-05-15

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780582289819

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Module theory over commutative asociative rings is usually extended to noncommutative associative rings by introducing the category of left (or right) modules. An alternative to this procedure is suggested by considering bimodules. A refined module theory for associative rings is used to investigate the bimodule structure of arbitary algebras and group actions on these algebras.

Sugawara Operators for Classical Lie Algebras
Sugawara Operators for Classical Lie Algebras

Author: Alexander Molev:

Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.

Published: 2018-02-28

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1470436590

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The celebrated Schur-Weyl duality gives rise to effective ways of constructing invariant polynomials on the classical Lie algebras. The emergence of the theory of quantum groups in the 1980s brought up special matrix techniques which allowed one to extend these constructions beyond polynomial invariants and produce new families of Casimir elements for finite-dimensional Lie algebras. Sugawara operators are analogs of Casimir elements for the affine Kac-Moody algebras. The goal of this book is to describe algebraic structures associated with the affine Lie algebras, including affine vertex algebras, Yangians, and classical -algebras, which have numerous ties with many areas of mathematics and mathematical physics, including modular forms, conformal field theory, and soliton equations. An affine version of the matrix technique is developed and used to explain the elegant constructions of Sugawara operators, which appeared in the last decade. An affine analogue of the Harish-Chandra isomorphism connects the Sugawara operators with the classical -algebras, which play the role of the Weyl group invariants in the finite-dimensional theory.