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Main Author: Mkrtchyan, R. L.
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Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.05418
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contents We propose a method for computing universal (in Vogel's sense) quantum dimension formulae for universal multiplets whose associated $sl$, $so$, and $sp$ representations are nonzero. The method uses the relation between $sl$ and $so$ representations given by the vertical-sum operation, and the dual relation between $sl$ and $sp$ representations given by the horizontal-sum operation on the corresponding Young diagrams. The usual quantum dimensions of these three representations, together with subtleties related to the invariance of universal formulae under automorphisms of the $sl$ Dynkin diagram, allow one to determine the $γ$-independent factors of a universal quantum dimension (note that $γ$ is the only parameter for classical algebras, depending on their rank). Using this approach, we compute the $γ$-independent factors for (known) adjoints' universal quantum dimension, and also obtain such a factor in one new case. We discuss how to extend this approach to the $γ$-dependent factors in the quantum dimension formulae, and other issues. This is another instance in which calculations purely within the classical algebras predict the answers for the exceptional cases, due to the hidden universality structure of the theory of simple Lie algebras.
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spellingShingle Universal Quantum Dimensions: I. $γ$-Independent Factors
Mkrtchyan, R. L.
Mathematical Physics
High Energy Physics - Theory
17B37, 17B10, 17B81
We propose a method for computing universal (in Vogel's sense) quantum dimension formulae for universal multiplets whose associated $sl$, $so$, and $sp$ representations are nonzero. The method uses the relation between $sl$ and $so$ representations given by the vertical-sum operation, and the dual relation between $sl$ and $sp$ representations given by the horizontal-sum operation on the corresponding Young diagrams. The usual quantum dimensions of these three representations, together with subtleties related to the invariance of universal formulae under automorphisms of the $sl$ Dynkin diagram, allow one to determine the $γ$-independent factors of a universal quantum dimension (note that $γ$ is the only parameter for classical algebras, depending on their rank). Using this approach, we compute the $γ$-independent factors for (known) adjoints' universal quantum dimension, and also obtain such a factor in one new case. We discuss how to extend this approach to the $γ$-dependent factors in the quantum dimension formulae, and other issues. This is another instance in which calculations purely within the classical algebras predict the answers for the exceptional cases, due to the hidden universality structure of the theory of simple Lie algebras.
title Universal Quantum Dimensions: I. $γ$-Independent Factors
topic Mathematical Physics
High Energy Physics - Theory
17B37, 17B10, 17B81
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.05418