Structure of Matrix Elements in Quantum Toda Chain

We consider the quantum Toda chain using the method of separation of variables. We show that the matrix elements of operators in the model are written in terms of finite number of ``deformed Abelian integrals''. The properties of these integrals are discussed. We explain that these properties are necessary in order to provide the correct number of independent operators. The comparison with the classical theory is done.Comment: LaTeX, 17 page

Spin interfaces in the Ashkin-Teller model and SLE

We investigate the scaling properties of the spin interfaces in the Ashkin-Teller model. These interfaces are a very simple instance of lattice curves coexisting with a fluctuating degree of freedom, which renders the analytical determination of their exponents very difficult. One of our main findings is the construction of boundary conditions which ensure that the interface still satisfies the Markov property in this case. Then, using a novel technique based on the transfer matrix, we compute numerically the left-passage probability, and our results confirm that the spin interface is described by an SLE in the scaling limit. Moreover, at a particular point of the critical line, we describe a mapping of Ashkin-Teller model onto an integrable 19-vertex model, which, in turn, relates to an integrable dilute Brauer model.Comment: 12 pages, 6 figure