A Schwinger term in q-deformed su(2) algebra

An extra term generally appears in the q-deformed $su(2)$ algebra for the deformation parameter $q = \exp{ 2 \pi i\theta}$, if one combines the Biedenharn-Macfarlane construction of q-deformed $su(2)$, which is a generalization of Schwinger's construction of conventional $su(2)$, with the representation of the q-deformed oscillator algebra which is manifestly free of negative norm. This extra term introduced by the requirement of positive norm is analogous to the Schwinger term in current algebra. Implications of this extra term on the Bloch electron problem analyzed by Wiegmann and Zabrodin are briefly discussed.Comment: 9 pages. A couple of clarifying comments have been added. This modified version has been published in Mod. Phys. Lett.

A class of Heisenberg models with the orthogonal dimer ground states

Extensions of the Shastry-Sutherland model are possible in various ways. In particular, it is possible to construct a natural model in three dimensions which has the exact dimer ground state. Recently found spin gap system SrCu_2(BO_3)_2 has this structure. The exchange constants between the layers is expected to be smaller than the intra-layer couplings. However, the exactness of the dimer state for the three dimensional structure is important to understand why magnetic properties of SrCu_2(BO_3)_2 are described well by the two dimensional model.Comment: 3 pages, 5 figures, to appear in Journal of Physics: Condensed Matte

Magnetization Plateaus in One Dimensional Sˇ=1/2\v{S}=1/2 Heisenberg Model with Dimerization and Quadrumerization

The one dimensional $S=1/2$ Heisenberg model with dimerization ($1-j$) and quadrumerization ($\delta$) in the magnetic field is studied by means of the numerical exact diagonalization of finite size systems and the conformal field theory. It is found that the magnetization plateau at half of the saturation value exists for $\delta \neq 0$. For $\delta = 0$, this model is described by the conformal field theory with central charge $c=1$ at this value of magnetization. The critical exponent $\nu$ which characterizes the $\delta$-dependence of the width of the plateau is calculated using the level spectroscopy method. The $j$-dependence of the critical exponent $\nu$ is found to be non-monotonic and discontinuous at $j = 0$. The effective theory of the magnetization plateau is also presented for various limiting cases.Comment: 5 pages, 9 figure

Baryons with D5 Brane Vertex and k-Quarks

We study baryons in SU(N) gauge theories, according to the gauge/string correspondence based on IIB string theory. The D5 brane, in which $N$ fundamental strings are dissolved as a color singlet, is introduced as the baryon vertex, and its configurations are studied. We find point- and split-type of vertex. In the latter case, two cusps appears and they are connected by a flux composed of dissolved fundamental strings with a definite tension. In both cases, $N$ fundamental quarks are attached on the cusp(s) of the vertex to cancel the surface term. In the confining phase, we find that the quark in the baryon feel the potential increasing linearly with the distance from the vertex. At finite temperature and in the deconfining phase, we find a stable k-quarks "baryons", which are constructed of arbitrary number of $k(<N)$ quarks.Comment: 20 pages, 11 figure