Discrete series of representations for the modular double of U_q(sl(2,R))

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new discrete series of representations for the modular double of U_q(sl(2,R)), expanding the understanding of quantum groups with duality properties relevant to conformal field theory.

Contribution

The paper discovers a novel discrete series of representations for the modular double of U_q(sl(2,R)) specifically for au with | au|=1, highlighting a new mathematical structure.

Findings

Identifies a new discrete series of representations for the modular double.

Connects the representations to the duality au -> 1/ au.

Enhances the mathematical framework relevant to conformal field theory.

Abstract

Modular double of quantum group U_q (sl(2)) with deformation parameter q=e^{i\pi\tau} is a natural object explicitly taking into account the duality \tau -> 1/\tau. The use of the modular double in CFT allows to consider the region 1<c<25 for the central charge of the Virasoro algebra when |\tau|=1. In this paper a new discrete series of representations for the modular double of U_q (sl(2,R)) is found for such \tau.