PIRSA:07010029 Course

Courses: Introduction to Quantum Groups 1 - 2007

Koch, F. (2007). Introduction to quantum groups 3. Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/07010029

Koch, Florian. Introduction to quantum groups 3. Perimeter Institute, Jan. 22, 2007, https://pirsa.org/07010029 

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  author = {Koch, Florian},
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  language = {en},
  title = {Introduction to quantum groups 3},
  publisher = {Perimeter Institute},
  year = {2007},
  month = {jan},
  note = {PIRSA:07010029 see, \url{https://pirsa.org}}
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Abstract

Universal Enveloping Algebras and dual Algebras of Functions The two most relevant types of Hopf-algebras for applications in physics are discussed in this unit. Most central notion will be their duality and representation.
Motivation: From Quantum Mechanics to Quantum Groups
The notion of 'quantization' commonly used in textbooks of quantum mechanics has to be specified in order to turn it into a defined mathematical operation. We discuss that on the trails of Weyl's phase space deformation, i.e. we introduce the Weyl-Moyal starproduct and the deformation of Poisson-manifolds. Generalizing from this, we understand, why Hopf-algebras are the most genuine way to apply 'quantization' to various other algebraic objects - and why this has direct physical applications.

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