242 research outputs found
On the evaluation formula for Jack polynomials with prescribed symmetry
The Jack polynomials with prescribed symmetry are obtained from the
nonsymmetric polynomials via the operations of symmetrization,
antisymmetrization and normalization. After dividing out the corresponding
antisymmetric polynomial of smallest degree, a symmetric polynomial results. Of
interest in applications is the value of the latter polynomial when all the
variables are set equal. Dunkl has obtained this evaluation, making use of a
certain skew symmetric operator. We introduce a simpler operator for this
purpose, thereby obtaining a new derivation of the evaluation formula. An
expansion formula of a certain product in terms of Jack polynomials with
prescribed symmetry implied by the evaluation formula is used to derive a
generalization of a constant term identity due to Macdonald, Kadell and Kaneko.
Although we don't give the details in this work, the operator introduced here
can be defined for any reduced crystallographic root system, and used to
provide an evaluation formula for the corresponding Heckman-Opdam polynomials
with prescribed symmetry.Comment: 18 page
Wheat in Pakistan and other Asian Countries
It seems as if in recent years the development literature has
shifted weight towards the agricultural sector, thereby doing more
justice to the relative importance of that sector in developing
economies. The occurrence of the Green Revolution and, subsequently, the
concern for its distribution effects have contributed to this shift.
Another cause may have been the accusation of an urban bias in
development economics and, particularly, in development policies. Or,
more down to earth, the explanation may be simply that in the course of
time it was realized that the neglect of wage goods - among which food
products are prominent - creates a very serious bottleneck which
eventually leads to inflation and balance-of-payments problems, not to
mention social discontent and political tension
ABCD of Beta Ensembles and Topological Strings
We study beta-ensembles with Bn, Cn, and Dn eigenvalue measure and their
relation with refined topological strings. Our results generalize the familiar
connections between local topological strings and matrix models leading to An
measure, and illustrate that all those classical eigenvalue ensembles, and
their topological string counterparts, are related one to another via various
deformations and specializations, quantum shifts and discrete quotients. We
review the solution of the Gaussian models via Macdonald identities, and
interpret them as conifold theories. The interpolation between the various
models is plainly apparent in this case. For general polynomial potential, we
calculate the partition function in the multi-cut phase in a perturbative
fashion, beyond tree-level in the large-N limit. The relation to refined
topological string orientifolds on the corresponding local geometry is
discussed along the way.Comment: 33 pages, 1 figur
Quantum Inozemtsev model, quasi-exact solvability and N-fold supersymmetry
Inozemtsev models are classically integrable multi-particle dynamical systems
related to Calogero-Moser models. Because of the additional q^6 (rational
models) or sin^2(2q) (trigonometric models) potentials, their quantum versions
are not exactly solvable in contrast with Calogero-Moser models. We show that
quantum Inozemtsev models can be deformed to be a widest class of partly
solvable (or quasi-exactly solvable) multi-particle dynamical systems. They
posses N-fold supersymmetry which is equivalent to quasi-exact solvability. A
new method for identifying and solving quasi-exactly solvable systems, the
method of pre-superpotential, is presented.Comment: LaTeX2e 28 pages, no figure
Quantum Calogero-Moser Models: Integrability for all Root Systems
The issues related to the integrability of quantum Calogero-Moser models
based on any root systems are addressed. For the models with degenerate
potentials, i.e. the rational with/without the harmonic confining force, the
hyperbolic and the trigonometric, we demonstrate the following for all the root
systems: (i) Construction of a complete set of quantum conserved quantities in
terms of a total sum of the Lax matrix (L), i.e. (\sum_{\mu,\nu\in{\cal
R}}(L^n)_{\mu\nu}), in which ({\cal R}) is a representation space of the
Coxeter group. (ii) Proof of Liouville integrability. (iii) Triangularity of
the quantum Hamiltonian and the entire discrete spectrum. Generalised Jack
polynomials are defined for all root systems as unique eigenfunctions of the
Hamiltonian. (iv) Equivalence of the Lax operator and the Dunkl operator. (v)
Algebraic construction of all excited states in terms of creation operators.
These are mainly generalisations of the results known for the models based on
the (A) series, i.e. (su(N)) type, root systems.Comment: 45 pages, LaTeX2e, no figure
Random matrix theory, the exceptional Lie groups, and L-functions
There has recently been interest in relating properties of matrices drawn at
random from the classical compact groups to statistical characteristics of
number-theoretical L-functions. One example is the relationship conjectured to
hold between the value distributions of the characteristic polynomials of such
matrices and value distributions within families of L-functions. These
connections are here extended to non-classical groups. We focus on an explicit
example: the exceptional Lie group G_2. The value distributions for
characteristic polynomials associated with the 7- and 14-dimensional
representations of G_2, defined with respect to the uniform invariant (Haar)
measure, are calculated using two of the Macdonald constant term identities. A
one parameter family of L-functions over a finite field is described whose
value distribution in the limit as the size of the finite field grows is
related to that of the characteristic polynomials associated with the
7-dimensional representation of G_2. The random matrix calculations extend to
all exceptional Lie groupsComment: 14 page
An elementary construction of lowering and raising operators for the trigonometric Calogero–Sutherland model
Preprint[EN]Quantum Calogero-Sutherland model of A_n type is completely integrable. Using this fact, we give an elementary construction of lowering an raising operators for the trigonometric case. This is similar, but more complicated (due to the fact that the energy spectrum is not equidistant) than the construction for the rational case. [ES]El modelo Cuántico Calogero-Sutherland de tipo A_n es completamente integrable. Usando este hecho, damos una construcciĂłn elemental de descenso en operadores de crecimiento para el caso trigonomĂ©trico. Esto es similar, pero más complicado (debido al hecho de que el espectro de energĂa no es equidistante) de la construcciĂłn para el caso racional
The impacts of environmental warming on Odonata: a review
Climate change brings with it unprecedented rates of increase in environmental temperature, which will have major consequences for the earth's flora and fauna. The Odonata represent a taxon that has many strong links to this abiotic factor due to its tropical evolutionary history and adaptations to temperate climates. Temperature is known to affect odonate physiology including life-history traits such as developmental rate, phenology and seasonal regulation as well as immune function and the production of pigment for thermoregulation. A range of behaviours are likely to be affected which will, in turn, influence other parts of the aquatic ecosystem, primarily through trophic interactions. Temperature may influence changes in geographical distributions, through a shifting of species' fundamental niches, changes in the distribution of suitable habitat and variation in the dispersal ability of species. Finally, such a rapid change in the environment results in a strong selective pressure towards adaptation to cope and the inevitable loss of some populations and, potentially, species. Where data are lacking for odonates, studies on other invertebrate groups will be considered. Finally, directions for research are suggested, particularly laboratory studies that investigate underlying causes of climate-driven macroecological patterns
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