318 research outputs found

    Extending invariant complex structures

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    We study the problem of extending a complex structure to a given Lie algebra g, which is firstly defined on an ideal h of g. We consider the next situations: h is either complex or it is totally real. The next question is to equip g with an additional structure, such as a (non)-definite metric or a symplectic structure and to ask either h is non-degenerate, isotropic, etc. with respect to this structure, by imposing a compatibility assumption. We show that this implies certain constraints on the algebraic structure of g. Constructive examples illustrating this situation are shown, in particular computations in dimension six are given.Comment: 22 pages, plus an Addendu

    The role of magnetoplasmons in Casimir force calculations

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    In this paper we review the role of magneto plasmon polaritons in the Casimir force calculations. By applying an external constant magnetic field a strong optical anisotropy is induced on two parallel slabs reducing the reflectivity and thus the Casimir force. As the external magnetic field increases, the Casimir force decreases. Thus, with an an external magnetic field the Casimir force can be controlled.The calculations are done in the Voigt configuration where the magnetic field is parallel to the slabs. In this configuration the reflection coefficients for TE and TM modes do not show mode conversion.Comment: contribution to QFEXT09, Norman, Oklahoma 200

    Small oscillations and the Heisenberg Lie algebra

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    The Adler Kostant Symes [A-K-S] scheme is used to describe mechanical systems for quadratic Hamiltonians of R2n\mathbb R^{2n} on coadjoint orbits of the Heisenberg Lie group. The coadjoint orbits are realized in a solvable Lie algebra g\mathfrak g that admits an ad-invariant metric. Its quadratic induces the Hamiltonian on the orbits, whose Hamiltonian system is equivalent to that one on R2n\mathbb R^{2n}. This system is a Lax pair equation whose solution can be computed with help of the Adjoint representation. For a certain class of functions, the Poisson commutativity on the coadjoint orbits in g\mathfrak g is related to the commutativity of a family of derivations of the 2n+1-dimensional Heisenberg Lie algebra hn\mathfrak h_n. Therefore the complete integrability is related to the existence of an n-dimensional abelian subalgebra of certain derivations in hn\mathfrak h_n. For instance, the motion of n-uncoupled harmonic oscillators near an equilibrium position can be described with this setting.Comment: 17 pages, it contains a theory about small oscillations in terms of the AKS schem

    Lanczos Spintensor via the Andersson-Edgar’s Generator

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    For arbitrary geometries with Petrov types O, N, III, and D (empty), we construct the Andersson-Edgar’s generator for the Lanczos spinor
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