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Multiplicities and double and triple tensor products of simple $\frak{g}$-modules

Given a complex simple Lie algebra $\frak{g}$ and a simple module $V_{\lambda}$ for some dominant weight $\lambda$. Consider the tensor product decomposition $$ V_{\lambda} \otimes V_{\lambda} \simeq ...
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Schur Weyl Duality for Maximal Torus

I wanted to know if there's some version of Schur Weyl Duality for the maximal torus $T \subset \operatorname{GL}(V)$? Is there also some combinatorial object which might be useful for the same?
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Finite dimensional irreducible representations of $\frak{sl}_m$ with non-trivial zero weight spaces

For the special linear algebra $\frak{sl}_{m}$ which finite dimensional irreducible representations $V_{\mu}$ have non-trivial zero weight spaces? For $\frak{sl}_2$ this is clear: $V_{2k\pi}$ for $\pi$...
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Root space inner products and the partial order on roots

For a root system $R$ and a choice of positive roots $R^+$ it is a standard fact (see, e.g., Bourbaki, "Lie Groups and Lie Algebras," Theorem 1 of Section 1.3 of Chapter VI) that if $(\...
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Pairing a root with the half-sum of positive roots

Let $\frak{g}$ be a finite-dimensional complex simple Lie algebra together with a choice of Cartan subalgebra and associated root system $(\Delta, (-,-))$. Also we denote the half-sum of positive ...
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Decomposition of tensor powers of the vector representation of $\frak{sl}_n$

Let $V(\pi_1)$ be the usual vector/matrix representation of the Lie algebra $\frak{sl}_n$, for $n > 2$. A basic fact is the tensor product $V(\pi_1) \otimes V(\pi_1)$ decomposes as $$ V(\pi_1) \...
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Tensoring irreducible representations corresponding to root lattice elements

Let $\frak{g}$ be a complex semisimple Lie algebra with root lattice $Q$ and positive weight space $P^+$. Let $\lambda, \mu \in Q \cap P^+$, with corresponding respective fin-dim irreducible ...
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Number of representations of a semisimple Lie algebra of any given dimension

For a semisimple complex Lie algebra $\frak{g}$ it is well known that irreducible finite-dimensional representation are not characterised by their dimension. More formally, let us define an ...
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How many diagrams interlace a given Young diagram?

For a fixed partition $\lambda=(\lambda_1\geq\dots\geq \lambda_n)$ we say $\mu=(\mu_1\geq \dots \geq \mu_{n-1})$ $\textit{interlaces}$ $\lambda$ iff $$\lambda_1\geq \mu_1\geq \dots \geq \mu_{n-1}\geq \...
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Non-standard partial orders on root systems

Let $\frak{g}$ be a semisimple complex Lie algebra and let $\Delta$ be its associated root system with $\{\alpha_1, \dotsc, \alpha_l\}$ a choice of positive roots. As we all know - $\Delta$ admits a ...
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When is the zero weight space of an irreducible $\frak{sl}_{n+1}$-module non-trivial?

Take the complex semisimple Lie algebra $\frak{sl}_{n+1}$, with space of dominant integral weights $P(\frak{sl}_{n+1})$. For $V(\lambda)$ the irreducible representation corresponding to $\lambda \in P(...
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Partial sum of Weingarten functions over symmetric group

I have a question about partial sums of Weingarten functions. The Weingarten functions are defined as $$ E_U[U_{i_1,j_1}\dotsm U_{i_k,j_k}U^*_{i'_1,j'_1}\dotsm U^*_{i'_k,j'_k}]=\sum_{\alpha,\beta \in \...
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Fusion rules for the Lie algebra $\frak{so}_{2n+1}$

For the Lie algebra $\mathfrak{so}_{2n+1}$ where can I find a description of the fusion rules of it fundamental representations? In more detail: For $\pi_i$ and $\pi_j$ two fundamental weights of $\...
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Reference request: Grassmannian and Plucker coordinates in type B, C, D

Grassmannian $Gr(k,n)$ is the set of $k$-dimensional subspace of an $n$-dimensional vector space. What are the Grassmannian in types B, C, D? What are the analog of Plucker coordinates and Plucker ...
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Young tableaux for exceptional Lie algebras

Irreducible representations for the $A$-series Lie algebras are labelled Young diagrams, with a basis of each given by Young tableaux. Moreover, analogues exist for the $B,C$, and $D$ series. Does ...
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"Non standard" formulas for eigenspaces in $V_\rho$

In the context of the Simple Lie Algebras Representations, let $\rho$ be half-the-sum of the positive roots and let $V_\rho$ be the irreducible representation of highest weight $\rho$. Let$\mu$ be a ...
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Connection between Gelfand-Tsetlin basis and SSYT basis in Schur module

Consider an $n$-dimensional complex vector space $V$ with a chosen basis $e_1,\ldots,e_n$. This basis defines a Cartan decompostion of $GL(V)\cong GL_n$ and for an (integral dominant) highest weight $\...
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Dimension of the zero weight space in $V_{2\rho}$

Let $\rho$ be the half sum of the positive roots (also the sum of fundmental weights) for $SL_n(\mathbb C)$. Then $2ρ$ is in the root lattice. Then what is the dimension of the zero weight space for ...
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Littlewood–Richardson rule and the Harish-Chandra-Itzykson-Zuber integral

The Littlewood–Richardson rule states that the product of two Schur polynomials can be written as a finite weighted sum of Schur polynomials. More precisely $$ s_\lambda s_\mu = \sum_\nu c_{\lambda,\...
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Multiplication in universal enveloping algebra in terms of PBW isomorphism

Let $\mathfrak g$ be a Lie algebra. Consider the multiplication map $m:\mathfrak g\otimes U(\mathfrak g)\to U(\mathfrak g)$ and $i:S(\mathfrak g)\to U(\mathfrak g)$ -- Poincare-Birkhoff-Witt ...
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Why do the adjoint representations of three exceptional groups have the same first eight moments?

For a representation of a compact Lie group, the $n$th moment of the trace of that representation against the Haar measure is the dimension of the invariant subspace of the $n$th tensor power. The ...
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Schur polynomial, change of variable

Let $k=(k_1,k_2,k_3,k_4)\in \mathbb{N}^4$ and let $s_k(x_1,x_2,x_3,x_4)$ be the Schur polynomial on $GL_4$. Question 1: If I replace $x_3$ with $x_1$ and $x_4$ with $x_2$, can $s_k(x_1,x_2,x_1,x_2)$ ...
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adding a boundary to the finite upper half-plane

Let $\Bbb{F}_q$ be a finite field, let $\delta \in \Bbb{F}_q$ be a non-square, let $\Bbb{F}_{q^2} = \Bbb{F}_q\big( \sqrt{\delta} \big)$ be the corresponding quadratic extension, and let ${\frak{H}}_q:=...
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Intersections of the B-orbits and the orbits of some other Borel subgroups in the flag variety G/B

This is a follow-up of this previous question below: Intersections of $B$ and $B^-$ orbits in the flag variety $G/B$ Let $G = SL_n(\mathbb{C})$, $B$ be the standard Borel subgroup, and consider some ...
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Lattice model for Affine Grassmannians of non type A

There is a Lattice model for affine Grassmannians of type A, due to Lusztig. It describes affine Grassmannians of type A as the moduli space of certain subspaces in an infinite-dimensional $\mathbb{C}-...
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Is there a generalization of Schur - Weyl duality and plethysm for direct product of special unitary groups?

Consider the semisimple compact group $K=SU(N_1)\times SU(N_2) \times \ldots \times SU(N_S)$ acting naturally on $\mathcal{H}=\mathcal{H}_1 \otimes \mathcal{H}_2 \otimes \ldots \otimes \mathcal{H}_S$, ...
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Covering relations in $K\backslash G/B$

Let $G$ be a simply connected complex Lie group, $\theta$ an involution, and $K = G^\theta$ the fixed point subgroup. Pick a $\theta$-invariant Borel subgroup $B$. Then there is a natural map $K\...
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Symmetric tensor product of bosonic/fermionic Hilbert space

Consider two representation of the group $SU(n)$: $Sym^k(\mathbb{C}^n)$ and $\wedge^k\mathbb{C}^n$ ($k\leq n$) and take their symmetric tensor products: $Sym^2(Sym^k(\mathbb{C}^n))$, $Sym^2(\wedge^k\...
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Does a symplectic group act on a tensor power of a spin representation?

$\DeclareMathOperator\Spin{Spin}\DeclareMathOperator\Sp{Sp}$More specifically, let $S_k$ be the spin representation of $\Spin(2k+1)$. Then is there are action of $\Sp(2r-2)$ on $\bigotimes^{2r}S_k$ ...
Bruce Westbury's user avatar
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Dimensions of Jordan blocks associated to representations

Given a linear representation $\rho$ of $SL_n(\mathbb C)$ of finite dimension $m$, the image $\rho(U)$ of a maximal unipotent Jordan block $U\in SL_n$ decomposes into generally several Jordan blocks ...
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Is there an analogue of the hive model for Littlewood-Richardson coefficients of types $B$, $C$ and $D$?

If $V_\lambda$, $V_\mu$ and $V_\nu$ are irreducible representations of $\operatorname{GL}_n$, the Littlewood-Richardson coefficient $c_{\lambda\mu}^\nu$ denotes the multiplicity of $V_\nu$ in the ...
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Polytopes related to the conjugation action of a Lie group on multiple copies of itself?

Let G be a finite dimensional real Lie group. As I understand it, the quotient space of G acting on itself by conjugation is a well studied polytope which can be identified with the fundamental alcove ...
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