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Publications and source records attributed to Jean Avan.
We compute the classical $r$-matrix for the relativistic generalization of the Calogero-Moser model, or Ruijsenaars-Schneider model, at all values of the speed-of-light parameter $λ$. We connect it with the non-relativistic Calogero-Moser $r$-matrix $(λ\rightarrow -1)$ and the $λ= 1$ sine-Gordon soliton limit.
We describe the general framework for constructing collective--theory Hamiltonians whose hermicity requirements imply a Kac--Moody algebra of constraints on the associated Jacobian. We give explicit examples for the algebras $sl(2)_k$ and $sl(3)_k$. The reduction to $W_n$--constraints, relevant to $n$-matrix models, is described for the Jacobians.
We describe the $R$-matrix structure associated with integrable extensions, containing both one-body and two-body potentials, of the $A_N$ Calogero-Moser $N$-body systems. We construct non-linear, finite dimensional Poisson algebras of observables. Their $N \rightarrow \infty$ limit realize the infinite Lie algebras Sdiff$({\Bbb R} \times S_1 )$ in the trigonometric case and Sdiff$({\Bbb R }^2)$ in the rational case. It is then isomorphic to the algebra of observables constructed in the two-dimensional collective string field theory.
Chiral densities obeying a $w_{\infty}$ Poisson--bracket algebra are constructed for the $2+1\,\, A_{\infty}$ -- Toda field theory, using its alternative $w_{\infty}$ -- Toda representation. They are obtained from formal traces of powers of the Lax operator. The spin 2 and 3 currents are explicitely derived, and the consistency of their Poisson algebra is checked.
Conditions for the construction of polynomial eigen--operators for the Hamiltonian of collective string field theories are explored. Such eigen--operators arise for only one monomial potential $v(x) = μx^2$ in the collective field theory. They form a $w_{\infty}$--algebra isomorphic to the algebra of vertex operators in 2d gravity. Polynomial potentials of orders only strictly larger or smaller than 2 have no non--zero--energy polynomial eigen--operators. This analysis leads us to consider a particular potential $v(x)= μx^2 + g/x^2$. A Lie algebra of polynomial eigen--operators is then constructed for this potential. It is a symmetric 2--index Lie algebra, also represented as a sub--algebra of $U (s\ell (2)).$
Starting from $W_{\infty}$ as a fundamental symmetry and using the coadjoint orbit method, we derive an action for one dimensional strings. It is shown that on the simplest nontrivial orbit this gives the single scalar collective field theory. On higher orbits one finds generalized KdV type field theories with increasing number of components. Here the tachyon is coupled to higher tensor fields.