Abstract
We present an integral formula for the universal R-matrix of quantum affine algebra Uq(ĝ) with 'Drinfeld comultiplication'. We show that the properties of the universal R-matrix follow from the factorization properties of the cycles in proper configuration spaces. For general g we conjecture that such cycles exist and unique. For Uq(sl2) we describe precisely the cycles and present a new simple expression for the universal R-matrix as a result of calculation of corresponding integrals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 121-141 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Letters in Mathematical Physics |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Jul 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Quantized affine algebras
- Universal R-matrix