Published July 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum groups and free differential algebras in field theory

  • 1. Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucl., Torino (Italy)
  • 2. Torino Univ. (Italy). Dipartimento di Fisica Teorica

Description

We discuss two generalizations of Lie algebras, i.e. quantum algebras and free differential algebras (FDA's), and their applications to physical models. In particular we review (i) the use of q-algebras in the construction of q-gauge and q-gravity theories; (ii) the use of FDA's in field theories containing antisymmetric tensors. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Physics. B, Proceedings Supplements
Journal Volume
56
Journal Issue
B
Journal Page Range
p. 170-182.
ISSN
0920-5632
CODEN
NPBSE7

Conference

Title
30. international symposium Ahrenshoop on the theory of elementary particles.
Dates
27-31 Aug 1996.
Place
Buckow (Germany).

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
28057696
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
GAUGE INVARIANCE; GROUP THEORY; LIE GROUPS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; QUANTUM MECHANICS; TENSORS
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; INVARIANCE PRINCIPLES; MATHEMATICS; MECHANICS; SYMMETRY GROUPS