Quantum group covariant noncommutative geometry

The algebraic formulation of the quantum group covariant noncommutative geometry in the framework of the $R$-matrix approach to the theory of quantum groups is given. We consider structure groups taking values in the quantum groups and introduce the notion of the noncommutative connections and curvatures transformed as comodules under the "local" coaction of the structure group which is exterior extension of $GL_{q}(N)$. These noncommutative connections and curvatures generate $GL_{q}(N)$-covariant quantum algebras. For such algebras we find combinations of the generators which are invariants under the coaction of the "local" quantum group and one can formally consider these invariants as the noncommutative images of the Lagrangians for the topological Chern-Simons models, non-abelian gauge theories and the Einstein gravity. We present also an explicit realization of such covariant quantum algebras via the investigation of the coset construction $GL_{q}(N+1)/(GL_{q}(N)\otimes GL(1))$.Comment: 21 pages, improved versio

Kondo effect in the presence of spin-orbit coupling

We study the T=0 Kondo physics of a spin-1/2 impurity in a non-centrosymmetric metal with spin-orbit interaction. Within a simple variational approach we compute ground state properties of the system for an {\it arbitrary} form of spin-orbit coupling consistent with the crystal symmetry. This coupling produces an unscreened impurity magnetic moment and can lead to a significant change of the Kondo energy. We discuss implications of this finding both for dilute impurities and for heavy-fermion materials without inversion symmetry.Comment: TeXLive (Unix), revtex4-1, 5 page

A new class o^N{\hat o}_N of statistical models: Transfer matrix eigenstates, chain Hamiltonians, factorizable SS-matrix

Statistical models corresponding to a new class of braid matrices ($\hat{o}_N; N\geq 3$) presented in a previous paper are studied. Indices labeling states spanning the $N^r$ dimensional base space of $T^{(r)}(\theta)$, the $r$-th order transfer matrix are so chosen that the operators $W$ (the sum of the state labels) and (CP) (the circular permutation of state labels) commute with $T^{(r)}(\theta)$. This drastically simplifies the construction of eigenstates, reducing it to solutions of relatively small number of simultaneous linear equations. Roots of unity play a crucial role. Thus for diagonalizing the 81 dimensional space for N=3, $r=4$, one has to solve a maximal set of 5 linear equations. A supplementary symmetry relates invariant subspaces pairwise ($W=(r,Nr)$ and so on) so that only one of each pair needs study. The case N=3 is studied fully for $r=(1,2,3,4)$. Basic aspects for all $(N,r)$ are discussed. Full exploitation of such symmetries lead to a formalism quite different from, possibly generalized, algebraic Bethe ansatz. Chain Hamiltonians are studied. The specific types of spin flips they induce and propagate are pointed out. The inverse Cayley transform of the YB matrix giving the potential leading to factorizable $S$-matrix is constructed explicitly for N=3 as also the full set of $\hat{R}tt$ relations. Perspectives are discussed in a final section.Comment: 27 page

On quantum matrix algebras satisfying the Cayley-Hamilton-Newton identities

The Cayley-Hamilton-Newton identities which generalize both the characteristic identity and the Newton relations have been recently obtained for the algebras of the RTT-type. We extend this result to a wider class of algebras M(R,F) defined by a pair of compatible solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation. This class includes the RTT-algebras as well as the Reflection equation algebras

Discretized Yang-Mills and Born-Infeld actions on finite group geometries

Discretized nonabelian gauge theories living on finite group spaces G are defined by means of a geometric action \int Tr F \wedge *F. This technique is extended to obtain discrete versions of the Born-Infeld action. The discretizations are in 1-1 correspondence with differential calculi on finite groups. A consistency condition for duality invariance of the discretized field equations is derived for discretized U(1) actions S[F] living on a 4-dimensional abelian G. Discretized electromagnetism satisfies this condition and therefore admits duality rotations. Yang-Mills and Born-Infeld theories are also considered on product spaces M^D x G, and we find the corresponding field theories on M^D after Kaluza-Klein reduction on the G discrete internal spaces. We examine in some detail the case G=Z_N, and discuss the limit N -> \infty. A self-contained review on the noncommutative differential geometry of finite groups is included.Comment: 31 pages, LaTeX. Improved definition of pairing between tensor products of left-invariant one-form

Spectral extension of the quantum group cotangent bundle

The structure of a cotangent bundle is investigated for quantum linear groups GLq(n) and SLq(n). Using a q-version of the Cayley-Hamilton theorem we construct an extension of the algebra of differential operators on SLq(n) (otherwise called the Heisenberg double) by spectral values of the matrix of right invariant vector fields. We consider two applications for the spectral extension. First, we describe the extended Heisenberg double in terms of a new set of generators -- the Weyl partners of the spectral variables. Calculating defining relations in terms of these generators allows us to derive SLq(n) type dynamical R-matrices in a surprisingly simple way. Second, we calculate an evolution operator for the model of q-deformed isotropic top introduced by A.Alekseev and L.Faddeev. The evolution operator is not uniquely defined and we present two possible expressions for it. The first one is a Riemann theta function in the spectral variables. The second one is an almost free motion evolution operator in terms of logarithms of the spectral variables. Relation between the two operators is given by a modular functional equation for Riemann theta function.Comment: 38 pages, no figure

Operator approach to analytical evaluation of Feynman diagrams

The operator approach to analytical evaluation of multi-loop Feynman diagrams is proposed. We show that the known analytical methods of evaluation of massless Feynman integrals, such as the integration by parts method and the method of "uniqueness" (which is based on the star-triangle relation), can be drastically simplified by using this operator approach. To demonstrate the advantages of the operator method of analytical evaluation of multi-loop Feynman diagrams, we calculate ladder diagrams for the massless $\phi^3$ theory (analytical results for these diagrams are expressed in terms of multiple polylogarithms). It is shown how operator formalism can be applied to calculation of certain massive Feynman diagrams and investigation of Lipatov integrable chain model.Comment: 16 pages. To appear in "Physics of Atomic Nuclei" (Proceedings of SYMPHYS-XII, Yerevan, Armenia, July 03-08, 2006