Baxter Q-operators for open spin chains
Organizers
Speaker
Time
Monday, November 13, 2023 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Venue
A6-101
Online
Zoom 873 9209 0711
(BIMSA)
Abstract
We discuss some recent progress on Baxter Q-operators for the XXZ spin chain with diagonal boundary conditions. A key tool is the universal K-matrix for affine quantum groups. Joint work with Alec Cooper and Robert Weston.
Speaker Intro
Dr. Bart Vlaar has joined BIMSA in September 2022 as an Associate Professor. His research interests are in algebra and representation theory and applications in mathematical physics. He obtained a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Glasgow. Previously, he has held positions in Amsterdam, Nottingham, York and Heriot-Watt University. Before coming to BIMSA he visited the Max Planck Institute of Mathematics in Bonn.