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Approach of spherical harmonics to the representation of the deformed su(1,1) algebra

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3025922· OSTI ID:21175780
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  1. Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, Physics Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 51666-16471 (Iran, Islamic Republic of)

The m-shifting generators of su(2) algebra together with a pair of l-shifting ladder symmetry operators have been used in the space of all spherical harmonics Y{sub l}{sup m}({theta},{phi}) in order to introduce a new set of operators, expressing the transitions between them. It is shown that the space of spherical harmonics whose l+2m or l-2m is given presents negative and positive irreducible representations of a deformed su(1,1) algebra, respectively. These internal symmetries also suggest new algebraic methods to construct the spherical harmonics in the framework of the spectrum-generating algebras.

OSTI ID:
21175780
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Mathematical Physics Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 49; ISSN JMAPAQ; ISSN 0022-2488
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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