Hermite and Gegenbauer polynomials in superspace using Clifford analysis

The Clifford-Hermite and the Clifford-Gegenbauer polynomials of standard Clifford analysis are generalized to the new framework of Clifford analysis in superspace in a merely symbolic way. This means that one does not a priori need an integration theory in superspace. Furthermore a lot of basic properties, such as orthogonality relations, differential equations and recursion formulae are proven. Finally, an interesting physical application of the super Clifford-Hermite polynomials is discussed, thus giving an interpretation to the super-dimension.Comment: 18 pages, accepted for publication in J. Phys.

Clifford-Gegenbauer polynomials related to the Dunkl Dirac operator

We introduce the so-called Clifford-Gegenbauer polynomials in the framework of Dunkl operators, as well on the unit ball B(1), as on the Euclidean space $R^m$. In both cases we obtain several properties of these polynomials, such as a Rodrigues formula, a differential equation and an explicit relation connecting them with the Jacobi polynomials on the real line. As in the classical Clifford case, the orthogonality of the polynomials on $R^m$ must be treated in a completely different way than the orthogonality of their counterparts on B(1). In case of $R^m$, it must be expressed in terms of a bilinear form instead of an integral. Furthermore, in this paper the theory of Dunkl monogenics is further developed.Comment: 19 pages, accepted for publication in Bulletin of the BM

The class of Clifford-Fourier transforms

Recently, there has been an increasing interest in the study of hypercomplex signals and their Fourier transforms. This paper aims to study such integral transforms from general principles, using 4 different yet equivalent definitions of the classical Fourier transform. This is applied to the so-called Clifford-Fourier transform (see [F. Brackx et al., The Clifford-Fourier transform. J. Fourier Anal. Appl. 11 (2005), 669--681]). The integral kernel of this transform is a particular solution of a system of PDEs in a Clifford algebra, but is, contrary to the classical Fourier transform, not the unique solution. Here we determine an entire class of solutions of this system of PDEs, under certain constraints. For each solution, series expressions in terms of Gegenbauer polynomials and Bessel functions are obtained. This allows to compute explicitly the eigenvalues of the associated integral transforms. In the even-dimensional case, this also yields the inverse transform for each of the solutions. Finally, several properties of the entire class of solutions are proven.Comment: 30 pages, accepted for publication in J. Fourier Anal. App

Fundamental solutions for the super Laplace and Dirac operators and all their natural powers

The fundamental solutions of the super Dirac and Laplace operators and their natural powers are determined within the framework of Clifford analysis.Comment: 12 pages, accepted for publication in J. Math. Anal. App

Dunkl operators and a family of realizations of osp(1|2)

In this paper, a family of radial deformations of the realization of the Lie superalgebra osp(1|2) in the theory of Dunkl operators is obtained. This leads to a Dirac operator depending on 3 parameters. Several function theoretical aspects of this operator are studied, such as the associated measure, the related Laguerre polynomials and the related Fourier transform. For special values of the parameters, it is possible to construct the kernel of the Fourier transform explicitly, as well as the related intertwining operator.Comment: 28 pages, some small changes, accepted in Trans. Amer. Math. So

A Cauchy integral formula in superspace

In previous work the framework for a hypercomplex function theory in superspace was established and amply investigated. In this paper a Cauchy integral formula is obtained in this new framework by exploiting techniques from orthogonal Clifford analysis. After introducing Clifford algebra valued surface- and volume-elements first a purely fermionic Cauchy formula is proven. Combining this formula with the already well-known bosonic Cauchy formula yields the general case. Here the integration over the boundary of a supermanifold is an integration over as well the even as the odd boundary (in a formal way). Finally, some additional results such as a Cauchy-Pompeiu formula and a representation formula for monogenic functions are proven.Comment: 14 pages, accepted for publication in the Bulletin of the LM

Spherical harmonics and integration in superspace

In this paper the classical theory of spherical harmonics in R^m is extended to superspace using techniques from Clifford analysis. After defining a super-Laplace operator and studying some basic properties of polynomial null-solutions of this operator, a new type of integration over the supersphere is introduced by exploiting the formal equivalence with an old result of Pizzetti. This integral is then used to prove orthogonality of spherical harmonics of different degree, Green-like theorems and also an extension of the important Funk-Hecke theorem to superspace. Finally, this integration over the supersphere is used to define an integral over the whole superspace and it is proven that this is equivalent with the Berezin integral, thus providing a more sound definition of the Berezin integral.Comment: 22 pages, accepted for publication in J. Phys.

A Clifford analysis approach to superspace

A new framework for studying superspace is given, based on methods from Clifford analysis. This leads to the introduction of both orthogonal and symplectic Clifford algebra generators, allowing for an easy and canonical introduction of a super-Dirac operator, a super-Laplace operator and the like. This framework is then used to define a super-Hodge coderivative, which, together with the exterior derivative, factorizes the Laplace operator. Finally both the cohomology of the exterior derivative and the homology of the Hodge operator on the level of polynomial-valued super-differential forms are studied. This leads to some interesting graphical representations and provides a better insight in the definition of the Berezin-integral.Comment: 15 pages, accepted for publication in Annals of Physic

Integration in superspace using distribution theory

In this paper, a new class of Cauchy integral formulae in superspace is obtained, using formal expansions of distributions. This allows to solve five open problems in the study of harmonic and Clifford analysis in superspace