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Polynomial identities for hypermatrices
We develop a method to construct algebraic invariants for hypermatrices. We
then construct hyperdeterminants and exhibit a generalization of the
Cayley-Hamilton theorem for hypermatrices.Comment: 65 pages. Several results expanded. Title changed to better reflect
the content and agree with published preprint versio
Integrable Conformal Field Theory in Four Dimensions and Fourth-Rank Geometry
We consider the conformal properties of geometries described by higher-rank
line elements. A crucial role is played by the conformal Killing equation
(CKE). We introduce the concept of null-flat spaces in which the line element
can be written as . We then show that, for
null-flat spaces, the critical dimension, for which the CKE has infinitely many
solutions, is equal to the rank of the metric. Therefore, in order to construct
an integrable conformal field theory in 4 dimensions we need to rely on
fourth-rank geometry. We consider the simple model and show that it is an integrable conformal model in 4
dimensions. Furthermore, the associated symmetry group is .Comment: 17 pages, plain TE
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