Quantum (Matrix) Geometry and Quasi-Coherent States

Abstract

A general framework is described which associates geometrical structures to any set of $D$ finite-dimensional hermitian matrices $X^a, \ a=1,...,D$. This framework generalizes and systematizes the well-known examples of fuzzy spaces, and allows to extract the underlying classical space without requiring the limit of large matrices or representation theory. The approach is based on the previously introduced concept of quasi-coherent states. In particular, a concept of quantum K\"ahler geometry arises naturally, which includes the well-known quantized coadjoint orbits such as the fuzzy sphere $S^2_N$ and fuzzy $\mathbb{C} P^n_N$. A quantization map for quantum K\"ahler geometries is established. Some examples of quantum geometries which are not K\"ahler are identified, including the minimal fuzzy torus.Comment: 35 pages. V2: minor correction