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Computing SL(2,C) Central Functions with Spin Networks

Quantum Algebra 2011-10-26 v2 Algebraic Geometry

Abstract

Let G=SL(2,C) and F_r be a rank r free group. Given an admissible weight in N^{3r-3}, there exists a class function defined on Hom(F_r,G) called a central function. We show that these functions admit a combinatorial description in terms of graphs called trace diagrams. We then describe two algorithms (implemented in Mathematica) to compute these functions.

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@article{arxiv.0903.2372,
  title  = {Computing SL(2,C) Central Functions with Spin Networks},
  author = {Sean Lawton and Elisha Peterson},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0903.2372},
  year   = {2011}
}

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to appear in Geometriae Dedicata

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