Classification of $\mathfrak{sl}_3$ relations in the Witt group of nondegenerate braided fusion categories

TL;DR

This paper classifies relations among certain categories derived from the Lie algebra sl_3 within the Witt group of braided fusion categories, extending previous work on sl_2 to a more complex algebra.

Contribution

It provides a complete classification of relations between sl_3-based categories in the Witt group, advancing understanding of their algebraic structure and paving the way for broader generalizations.

Findings

Complete classification of sl_3 relations in the Witt group

Extension of methods from sl_2 to sl_3 categories

Framework for future classification of other Lie algebra categories

Abstract

The Witt group of nondegenerate braided fusion categories $\mathcal{W}$ contains a subgroup $\mathcal{W}_\text{un}$ consisting of Witt equivalence classes of pseudo-unitary nondegenerate braided fusion categories. For each finite-dimensional simple Lie algebra $\mathfrak{g}$ and positive integer $k$ there exists a pseudo-unitary category $\mathcal{C}(\mathfrak{g},k)$ consisting of highest weight integerable $\hat{g}$-modules of level $k$ where $\hat{\mathfrak{g}}$ is the corresponding affine Lie algebra. Relations between the classes $[\mathcal{C}(\mathfrak{sl}_2,k)]$, $k\geq1$ have been completely described in the work of Davydov, Nikshych, and Ostrik. Here we give a complete classification of relations between the classes $[\mathcal{C}(\mathfrak{sl}_3,k)]$, $k\geq1$ with a view toward extending these methods to arbitrary simple finite dimensional Lie algebras $\mathfrak{g}$ and positive integer levels $k$.