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Fusion algebra and fusing matrices

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We show that the Wilson line operators in topological field theories form a fusion algebra. In general, the fusion algebra is a relation among the fusing (F) matrices. In the case of the SU(2) WZW model, some special F matrix elements are found in this way, and the remaining F matrix elements are then determined up to a sign. In addition, the S(j) modular transformation of the one point blocks on the torus is worked out. Our results are found to agree with those obtained from the quantum group method. (author). 24 refs

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23 p.
Report number
IC--89/316

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Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
21015660
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ALGEBRA; CONFORMAL MAPPING; FIELD OPERATORS; MATRICES; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; SU-2 GROUPS
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; LIE GROUPS; MATHEMATICAL OPERATORS; MATHEMATICS; QUANTUM OPERATORS; SU GROUPS; SYMMETRY GROUPS; TOPOLOGICAL MAPPING; TRANSFORMATIONS