Partition Functions of Matrix Models as the First Special Functions of String Theory I. Finite Size Hermitean 1-Matrix Model

Even though matrix model partition functions do not exhaust the entire set of tau-functions relevant for string theory, they seem to be elementary building blocks for many others and they seem to properly capture the fundamental symplicial nature of quantum gravity and string theory. We propose to consider matrix model partition functions as new special functions. This means they should be investigated and put into some standard form, with no reference to particular applications. At the same time, the tables and lists of properties should be full enough to avoid discoveries of unexpected peculiarities in new applications. This is a big job, and the present paper is just a step in this direction. Here we restrict our consideration to the finite-size Hermitean 1-matrix model and concentrate mostly on its phase/branch structure arising when the partition function is considered as a D-module. We discuss the role of the CIV-DV prepotential (as generating a possible basis in the linear space of solutions to the Virasoro constraints, but with a lack of understanding of why and how this basis is distinguished) and evaluate first few multiloop correlators, which generalize semicircular distribution to the case of multitrace and non-planar correlators.Comment: 64 pages, LaTe

Baxter operators in Ruijsenaars hyperbolic system IV. Coupling constant reflection symmetry

We introduce and study a new family of commuting Baxter operators in the Ruijsenaars hyperbolic system, different from that considered by us earlier. Using a degeneration of Rains integral identity we verify the commutativity between the two families of Baxter operators and explore this fact for the proof of the coupling constant symmetry of the wave function. We also establish a connection between new Baxter operators and Noumi-Sano difference operators

Hypergeometric identities related to Ruijsenaars system

We present and prove hypergeometric identities which play a crucial role in the theory of Baxter operators in the Ruijsenaars model.Comment: arXiv admin note: substantial text overlap with arXiv:2303.0638

Baxter operators in Ruijsenaars hyperbolic system II. Bispectral wave functions

In the previous paper we introduced a commuting family of Baxter Q-operators for the quantum Ruijsenaars hyperbolic system. In the present work we show that the wave functions of the quantum system found by M. Halln\"as and S. Ruijsenaars also diagonalize Baxter operators. Using this property we prove the conjectured duality relation for the wave function. As a corollary, we show that the wave function solves bispectral problems for pairs of dual Macdonald and Baxter operators. Besides, we prove the conjectured symmetry of the wave function with respect to spectral variables and obtain new integral representation for it

Baxter operators in Ruijsenaars hyperbolic system I. Commutativity of Q-operators

We introduce Baxter Q-operators for the quantum Ruijsenaars hyperbolic system. We prove that they represent a commuting family of integral operators and also commute with Macdonald difference operators, which are gauge equivalent to the Ruijsenaars Hamiltonians of the quantum system. The proof of commutativity of the Baxter operators uses a hypergeometric identity on rational functions that generalize Ruijsenaars kernel identities

Detection of high k turbulence using two dimensional phase contrast imaging on LHD

High k turbulence, up to 30 cm(-1), can be measured using the two dimensional CO₂ laser phase contrast imaging system on LHD. Recent hardware improvements and experimental results are presented. Precise control over the lens positions in the detection system is necessary because of the short depth of focus for high k modes. Remote controllable motors to move optical elements were installed, which, combined with measurements of the response to ultrasound injection, allowed experimental verification and shot-to-shot adjustment of the object plane. Strong high k signals are observed within the first 100-200 ms after the initial electron cyclotron heating (ECH) breakdown, in agreement with gyrotron scattering. During later times in the discharge, the entire k spectrum shifts to lower values (although the total amplitude does not change significantly), and the weaker high k signals are obscured by leakage of low k components at low frequency, and detector noise, at high frequency

Inverse moment problem for elementary co-adjoint orbits

We give a solution to the inverse moment problem for a certain class of Hessenberg and symmetric matrices related to integrable lattices of Toda type.Comment: 13 page

On differential equation on four-point correlation function in the Conformal Toda Field Theory

The properties of completely degenerate fields in the Conformal Toda Field Theory are studied. It is shown that a generic four-point correlation function that contains only one such field does not satisfy ordinary differential equation in contrast to the Liouville Field Theory. Some additional assumptions for other fields are required. Under these assumptions we write such a differential equation and solve it explicitly. We use the fusion properties of the operator algebra to derive a special set of three-point correlation function. The result agrees with the semiclassical calculations.Comment: 5 page

Baxter Q-operator and Separation of Variables for the open SL(2,R) spin chain

We construct the Baxter Q-operator and the representation of the Separated Variables (SoV) for the homogeneous open SL(2,R) spin chain. Applying the diagrammatical approach, we calculate Sklyanin's integration measure in the separated variables and obtain the solution to the spectral problem for the model in terms of the eigenvalues of the Q-operator. We show that the transition kernel to the SoV representation is factorized into the product of certain operators each depending on a single separated variable. As a consequence, it has a universal pyramid-like form that has been already observed for various quantum integrable models such as periodic Toda chain, closed SL(2,R) and SL(2,C) spin chains.Comment: 29 pages, 9 figures, Latex styl

Noncompact SL(2,R) spin chain

We consider the integrable spin chain model - the noncompact SL(2,R) spin magnet. The spin operators are realized as the generators of the unitary principal series representation of the SL(2,R) group. In an explicit form, we construct R-matrix, the Baxter Q-operator and the transition kernel to the representation of the Separated Variables (SoV). The expressions for the energy and quasimomentum of the eigenstates in terms of the Baxter Q-operator are derived. The analytic properties of the eigenvalues of the Baxter operator as a function of the spectral parameter are established. Applying the diagrammatic approach, we calculate Sklyanin's integration measure in the separated variables and obtain the solution to the spectral problem for the model in terms of the eigenvalues of the Q-operator. We show that the transition kernel to the SoV representation is factorized into a product of certain operators each depending on a single separated variable.Comment: 29 pages, 12 figure