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The asymmetric ABAB matrix model
In this letter, it is pointed out that the two matrix model defined by the
action S=(1/2)(tr A^2+tr B^2)-(alpha_A/4) tr A^4-(alpha_B/4) tr B^4-(beta/2)
tr(AB)^2 can be solved in the large N limit using a generalization of the
solution of Kazakov and Zinn-Justin (who considered the symmetric case
alpha_A=alpha_B). This model could have useful applications to 3D Lorentzian
gravity.Comment: 7 pages, 1 figur
The General O(n) Quartic Matrix Model and its application to Counting Tangles and Links
The counting of alternating tangles in terms of their crossing number, number
of external legs and connected components is presented here in a unified
framework using quantum field-theoretic methods applied to a matrix model of
colored links. The overcounting related to topological equivalence of diagrams
is removed by means of a renormalization scheme of the matrix model; the
corresponding ``renormalization equations'' are derived. Some particular cases
are studied in detail and solved exactly.Comment: 21 page
The Limits of an Egalitarian Ethos: G. A. Cohen's Critique of Rawlsian Liberalism
G.A. Cohen’s critique of the Rawlsian difference principle points out an inconsistency in its presentation. The initial equality decided by the participants in the original position under the veil of ignorance is not preserved by the inequality sanctioned by the difference principle. Cohen shows how the breakdown of the initial equality of the original position prevents the desired results of the Rawlsian system from being realized. Cohen argues that an egalitarian ethos is required within a society for equality preserving economic distributions and Pareto superior outcomes to occur. Nonetheless, Cohen’s analysis of Rawls misses the ultimate cause of inequality, which is the dynamics of capital accumulation. An egalitarian ethos is only possible if there is a socialist mode of production to facilitate its development. Additionally, Cohen’s critique of Rawlsian constructivism through an argument for intuitionism does not
address the natural-material existence of human beings. This existence must be considered for any advantageous social formation
Proof of Razumov-Stroganov conjecture for some infinite families of link patterns
We prove the Razumov--Stroganov conjecture relating ground state of the O(1)
loop model and counting of Fully Packed Loops in the case of certain types of
link patterns. The main focus is on link patterns with three series of nested
arches, for which we use as key ingredient of the proof a generalization of the
Mac Mahon formula for the number of plane partitions which includes three
series of parameters
Jucys-Murphy elements and Weingarten matrices
We provide a compact proof of the recent formula of Collins and Matsumoto for
the Weingarten matrix of the orthogonal group using Jucys-Murphy elements.Comment: v2: added a referenc
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