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Kac--Moody and new infinite-dimensional Lie algebras

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics (New York); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.529445· OSTI ID:5003956
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  1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York (USA)
It will be shown that general polynomials of the Kac--Moody field can generate either a new infinite-dimensional Lie algebra or {ital W}{sub 3} -type algebra, at least for the classical field case. For the case of the infinite dimensional Lie algebra, it leads to an infinite number of conserved classical quantities which generate hierarchy equations analogous to that of the KdV system. The chiral boson equation emerges as the lowest-order equation of the hierarchy.
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ER13065
OSTI ID:
5003956
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics (New York); (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Mathematical Physics (New York); (United States) Vol. 32:12; ISSN JMAPA; ISSN 0022-2488
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English