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Doron Gepner

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Free-Field Construction of Heterotic String Compactified on Calabi-Yau Orbifolds via Correspondence with $\mathcal{N}{=}2$ SCFT Minimal Models

We establish a correspondence between the free-field construction and the minimal-model construction of the Calabi--Yau sector of the four-dimensional heterotic string compactified on Berglund--H\"{u}bsch type Calabi--Yau manifolds and their orbifolds. For Fermat-type polynomials the Calabi--Yau vertex operators expressed in terms of free fields are shown to correspond to products of primary fields of $\mathcal{N}{=}2$ minimal models. Using this correspondence we verify modular invariance of the free-field construction and extend it to Berglund--H\"{u}bsch Calabi--Yau orbifolds, deriving the conditions on complete vertex operators that parallel those of the minimal-model construction.

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On different approaches to integrable lattice models II

This paper represents a continuation of our previous work, where the Bolzmann weights (BWs) for several Interaction-Round-the Face (IRF) lattice models were computed using their relation to rational conformal field theories. Here, we focus on deriving solutions for the Boltzmann weights of the Interaction-Round the Face lattice model, specifically the unrestricted face model, based on the $\mathfrak{su}(3)_k$ affine Lie algebra. The admissibility conditions are defined by the adjoint representation. We find the BWs by determining the quantum $R$ matrix of the $U_q(\mathfrak{sl} (3))$ quantum algebra in the adjoint representation and then applying the so-called Vertex-IRF correspondence. The Vertex-IRF correspondence defines the BWs of IRF models in terms of $R$ matrix elements.

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On different approaches to integrable lattice models

Interaction-Round the Face (IRF) models are two-dimensional lattice models of statistical mechanics defined by an affine Lie algebra and admissibility conditions depending on a choice of representation of that affine Lie algebra. Integrable IRF models, i.e., the models the Boltzmann weights of which satisfy the quantum Yang-Baxter equation, are of particular interest. In this paper, we investigate trigonometric Boltzmann weights of integrable IRF models. By using an ansatz proposed by one of the authors in some previous works, the Boltzmann weights of the restricted IRF models based on the affine Lie algebras $\mathfrak{su}(2)_k$ and $\mathfrak{su}(3)_k$ are computed for fundamental and adjoint representations for some fixed levels $k$. New solutions for the Boltzmann weights are obtained. We also study the vertex-IRF correspondence in the context of an unrestricted IRF model based on $\mathfrak {su}(3)_k$ (for general $k$) and discuss how it can be used to find Boltzmann weights in terms of the quantum $\hat{R}$ matrix when the adjoint representation defines the admissibility conditions.

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Generalized Rogers Ramanujan Expressions for Some Non--Singlet Twisted Affine Algebras

Hatayama et al. described generalized Rogers--Ramanujan (GRR) expressions for the string functions of the singlet representation of twisted affine algebras. We give here such GRR expressions for some non-singlet string functions. In the case of the algebra $A_2^{(2)}$ this gives all the string functions. We verify these expressions using Freudenthal--Kac formula.

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The crossing multiplier for solvable lattice models

We study the large class of solvable lattice models, based on the data of conformal field theory. These models are constructed from any conformal field theory. We consider the lattice models based on affine algebras described by Jimbo et al., for the algebras $ABCD$ and by Kuniba et al. for $G_2$. We find a general formula for the crossing multipliers of these models. It is shown that these crossing multipliers are also given by the principally specialized characters of the model in question. Therefore we conjecture that the crossing multipliers in this large class of solvable interaction round the face lattice models are given by the characters of the conformal field theory on which they are based. We use this result to study the local state probabilities of these models and show that they are given by the branching rule, in regime III.

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On the $D_n$ Spin Vertex Models for Odd $n$

Solvable vertex models in two dimensions are of importance in conformal field theory, phase transitions and integrable models. We consider here the $D_n$ spin vertex models, for $n$ which is odd. The models involve also the anti--spinor representation. We describe here the Boltzmann weights for these representations using crossing symmetry from the previously known spinor representations. For calculation reasons we limit ourself to the $n=3$ and $n=5$ cases, which are described explicitly.

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On the Free Energy of Solvable lattice Models

We conjecture the inversion relations for thermalized solvable interaction round the face (IRF) two dimensional lattice models. We base ourselves on an ansatz for the Baxterization described by the author in the 90's. We solve these inversion relations in the four main regimes of the models, to give the free energy of the models, in these regimes. We use the method of Baxter in the calculation of the free energy of the hard hexagon model. We believe these results to be quite general, shared by most of the known IRF models. Our results apply equally well to solvable vertex models. Using the expression for the free energy we calculate the critical exponent $α$, and from it the dimension of the perturbing (thermal) operator in the fixed point conformal field theory (CFT). We show that it matches either the coset ${\cal O}/{\cal G}$ or ${\cal G}/{\cal O}$, where $\cal O$ is the original CFT used to define the model and $\cal G$ is some unknown CFT, depending on the regime. This agrees with known examples of such models by Huse and Jimbo et al.

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On SO$(N)$ spin vertex models

We describe the Boltzmann weights of the $D_k$ algebra spin vertex models. Thus, we find the $SO(N)$ spin vertex models, for any $N$, completing the $B_k$ case found earlier. We further check that the real (self-dual) SO$(N)$ models obey quantum algebras, which are the Birman-Murakami-Wenzl (BMW) algebra for three blocks, and certain generalizations, which include the BMW algebra as a sub-algebra, for four and five blocks. In the case of five blocks, the $B_4$ model is shown to satisfy additional twenty new relations, which are given. The $D_6$ model is shown to obey two additional relations.

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The 5-CB Algebra and Fused $SU(2)$ Lattice Models

We study the fused $SU(2)$ models put forward by Date et al., that are a series of models with arbitrary number of blocks, which is the degree of the polynomial equation obeyed by the Boltzmann weights. We demonstrate by a direct calculation that a version of BMW (Birman--Murakami--Wenzl) algebra is obeyed by five, six and seven blocks models, conjecturing that it is part of the algebra valid for any model with more than two blocks. To establish this conjecture, we assume that a certain ansatz holds for the baxterization of the models. We use the Yang--Baxter equation to describe explicitly the algebra for five blocks, obtaining $19$ additional non--trivial relations. We name this algebra 5--CB (Conformal Braiding) algebra. Our method can be utilized to describe the algebra for any solvable model of this type and for any number of blocks.

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$B_k$ Spin Vertex Models and Quantum Algebras

We construct new solvable vertex models based on the spin representation of the Lie algebra $B_k$. We use these models to study the algebraic structure underlying such vertex theories. We show that all the $B_k$ spin vertex models obey a version of the BMW algebra along with extra relations that are called $n$--CB (conformal braiding) algebras. These algebras were discussed before for various IRF (interaction round the face) models. Here we establish that the same algebras hold for vertex models.

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The 4--CB Algebra and Solvable Lattice Models

We study the algebras underlying solvable lattice models of the type fusion interaction round the face (IRF). We propose that the algebras are universal, depending only on the number of blocks, which is the degree of polynomial equation obeyed by the Boltzmann weights. Using the Yang--Baxter equation and the ansatz for the Baxterization of the models, we show that the three blocks models obey a version of Birman--Murakami--Wenzl (BMW) algebra. For four blocks, we conjecture that the algebra is the BMW algebra with a different skein relation, along with one additional relation, and we provide evidence for this conjecture. We connect these algebras to knot theory by conjecturing new link invariants. The link invariants, in the case of four blocks, depend on three arbitrary parameters. We check our result for $G_2$ model with the seven dimensional representation and for $SU(2)$ with the isospin $3/2$ representation, which are both four blocks theories.

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On the Algebraic Approach to Solvable Lattice Models

We treat here interaction round the face (IRF) solvable lattice models. We study the algebraic structures underlining such models. For the three block case, we show that the Yang Baxter equation is obeyed, if and only if, the Birman--Murakami--Wenzl (BMW) algebra is obeyed. We prove this by an algebraic expansion of the Yang Baxter equation (YBE). For four blocks IRF models, we show that the BMW algebra is also obeyed, apart from the skein relation, which is different. This indicates that the BMW algebra is a sub--algebra for all models with three or more blocks. We find additional relations for the four block algebra using the expansion of the YBE. The four blocks result, that is the BMW algebra and the four blocks skein relation, is enough to define new knot invariant, which depends on three arbitrary parameters, important in knot theory.

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Foundations of Rational Quantum Field Theory, I

We study the connection between Rational Conformal Field Theory (RCFT), $N=2$ massive supersymmetric field theory, and solvable Interaction Round the Face (IRF) lattice models. Specifically, one identifies the fusion rings with the chiral rings. The theories so obtained are conjectured, and largely shown, to be integrable. A variety of examples and the structure of the metric in moduli space are given. The kink scattering theory is given by the Boltzmann weights of an IRF model, which is built entirely in terms of the conformal data of the original RCFT. This procedure produces all solvable IRF models in terms of projection operators of the RCFT. The soliton structure and their scattering amplitudes are described. A host of new rational conformal field theories is constructed generalizing most, if not all, of the known ones.

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Three Blocks Solvable Lattice Models and Birman--Murakami--Wenzl Algebra

Birman--Murakami--Wenzl (BMW) algebra was introduced in connection with knot theory. We treat here interaction round the face solvable (IRF) lattice models. We assume that the face transfer matrix obeys a cubic polynomial equation, which is called the three block case. We prove that the three block theories all obey the BMW algebra. We exemplify this result by treating in detail the $SU(2)$ $2\times 2$ fused models, and showing explicitly the BMW structure. We use the connection between the construction of solvable lattice models and conformal field theory. This result is important to the solution of IRF lattice models and the development of new models, as well as to knot theory.

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Generalized Rogers Ramanujan Identities for Twisted Affine Algebras

The characters of parafermionic conformal field theories are given by the string functions of affine algebras, which are either twisted or untwisted algebras. Expressions for these characters as generalized Rogers Ramanujan algebras have been established for the untwisted affine algebras. However, we study the identities for the string functions of twisted affine Lie algebras. Conjectures for the string functions was proposed by Hatayama et al., for the unit fields, which expresses the string functions as Rogers Ramanujan type sums. Here we propose to check the Hatayama et al. conjecture, using Lie algebraic theoretic methods. We use Freudenthal's formula, which we computerized, to verify the identities for all the algebras at low rank and low level. We find complete agreement with the conjecture.

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Flat coordinates for Saito Frobenius manifolds and String theory

It was shown in \cite{DVV} for $2d$ topological Conformal field theory (TCFT) \cite{EY,W} and more recently in \cite{BSZ}-\cite{BB2} for the non-critical String theory \cite{P}-\cite{BAlZ} that a number of models of these two types can be exactly solved using their connection with the Frobenius manifold (FM) structure introduced by Dubrovin\cite{Dub}. More precisely these models are connected with a special case of FMs, so called Saito Frobenius manifolds (SFM)\cite{Saito} (originally called Flat structure together with the Flat coordinate system), which arise on the space of the versal deformations of the isolated Singularities after choosing of a suitabe so-called Primitive form, and which also arises on the quotient spaces by reflection groups. In this paper we explore the connection of the models of TCFT and non-critical String theory with SFM. The crucial point for obtaining an explicit expression for the correlators is finding the flat coordinates of SFMs as functions of the parameters of the deformed singularity. We suggest a direct way to find the flat coordinates, using the integral representation for the solutions of Gauss-Manin system connected with the corresponding SFM for a simple singularity. Also, we address the possible generalization of our approach for the models investigated in \cite{Gep} which are ${SU(N)_k}/({SU(N-1)_{k+1} \times U(1)})$ Kazama-Suzuki theories \cite{KS}.

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The $SU(r)_2$ string functions as $q$-diagrams

A GRR expression for the characters of $A$-type parafermions has been a long standing puzzle dating back to conjectures made regarding some of the characters in the 80's. Not long ago we have put forward such GRR type identities describing any of the level two $ADE$-type generalized parafermions characters at any rank. These characters are the string functions of simply laced Lie algebras at level two as such they are also of mathematical interest. In our last joint paper we presented the complete derivation for the $D$-type generalized parafermions characters identities. Here we generalize our previous discussion and prove the GRR type expressions for the characters of $A$-type generalized parafermions. To prove the $A$-type GRR conjecture we further our study of $q$-diagrams, introduced in our last joint paper, and examine the diagrammatic interpretations of known identities among them Slater identities for the characters of the first minimal model and the Bailey lemma.

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