Published December 15, 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Topological quantum theories and integrable models

  • 1. Research Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Helsinki, Siltavuorenpenger 20 C, SF-00170 Helsinki 17 (Finland)

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The path-integral generalization of the Duistermaat-Heckman integration formula is investigated for integrable models. It is shown that for models with periodic classical trajectories the path integral reduces to a form similar to the finite-dimensional Duistermaat-Heckman integration formula. This provides a relation between exactness of the stationary-phase approximation and Morse theory. It is also argued that certain integrable models can be related to topological quantum theories. Finally, it is found that in general the stationary-phase approximation presumes that the initial and final configurations are in different polarizations. This is exemplified by the quantization of the SU(2) coadjoint orbit

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Journal Title
Physical Review, D
Journal Volume
44
Journal Issue
12
Series
Phys. Rev., D.
Journal Page Range
3899-3905
ISSN
0556-2821
CODEN
PRVDA