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basic questions on quantum integrable systems
I have been learning about (classical) integrable systems lately, e.g. in the examples of a lax pair etc. I frequently run into the term 'quantum integrable system'. May I ask a fe …
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Divisors, factorisations of matrix valued functions, and the Lorentz group
How to construct a complex projective variety with several classes of non-intersecting divisors? How to keep the answer concrete and simple, so that explicit calculations can be do …
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What is an integrable system
What is an integrable system, and what is the significance of such systems? (Maybe it is easier to explain what is a non-integrable system.) In particular, is there a dichotomy bet …
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functions whose average along orbits is zero or a constant
Is there some name in ergodic theory or integrable systems theory for a function whose average value on every orbit is zero? (Of course when I say "every orbit" in the context of …
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Integrability of the Cohen map
In the 1990's, Henri Cohen asked whether the map $(x,y) \mapsto (\sqrt{1+x^2}-y,x)$ from $\mathbb{R}^2$ to itself is integrable. In other words, are the orbits confined to the lev …
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What is soliton
I am new to this word.. This is not research level problem and it is soft question in nature. Just for curiosity, i am asking..
In literature, i am finding following words:(Wiki …
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Any applications integrable systems (pde,ode, q-,…) to math. biology (pharmakinetics, pharmadynamics) ?
Question Are there any relations/applications of integrable system theory (take it as broadly as one can: ODE, PDE, quantum, box-ball,...) to mathematical biology (in particular ph …
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From Sato grassmannian to spectral curve
Assume a tau-function of the KP integrable hierarchy is fixed by the point of the Sato grassmannian (that is by a semi-infinite set of Laurant series $\varphi_k(z)=\sum_{m>0}a_{km} …
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Multiple Hodge integrals and integrability
It is known that a generating function of the linear Hodge integrals is a tau function of the KP hierarchy, namely a one-parameter deformation of the Kontsevich-Witten tau-function …
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Constructing Markov traces simply
Short version: I wondering how to simply check if a proposed Markov trace, $\phi$ had the correct property using techniques similar to those from the Akutsu-Wadati 1987 paper `Exac …
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Krichever-Novikov-Dubrovin description for not-algebraic spectral curve
Non-algebraic curves play an increasing role in string theory, sometimes they are known to be related to the integrable systems of the KP/Toda type.
Are there any investigated exam …
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Non-polynomial integrals of motion for polynomial dynamical systems
Does there exist a polynomial Hamiltonian function $H$ on some $\mathbb{R}^{2n}$ such that
Any polynomial function $P$ such that $\{P,H\}=0$ is of the form $p(H)$ for some polyn …
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The applications of Peakon
Could anyone tell me about the applications of Peakon (peaked soliton solution) in the fields of Mathematics and Physics?
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What is the relationship between integrable systems and toric degenerations?
Given an integrable system on a Kahler manifold X, is there a way to associate a toric degeneration of X whose Milnor fibers are related to the fibers of the integrable system?
An …
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What’s up with Wick’s theorem?
Sorry about the dumb title.
I'd like to understand Wick's theorem. More specifically, I have seen it pop up in several different contexts and I am really puzzled by the different …

