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[ital W] algebra in the SU(3) parafermion model

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (United States)
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  1. Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xian 710069 (China)
  2. Department of Physics, Zhengzhou University, 450052 Zhengzhou (China)

A construction of [ital W][sub 3] algebra for the SU(3) parafermion model is proposed, in which a [ital Z] algebra technique is used instead of the popular free-field realization. The central charge of the underlying algebra is different from known [ital W] algebras.

OSTI ID:
6645674
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (United States) Vol. 70:15; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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