Classical W-algebras

P. Di Francesco; C. Itzykson; J. B. Zuber

doi:10.1007/BF02099134

Classical W-algebras

P. Di Francesco, C. Itzykson, J. B. Zuber

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Abstract

We reconsider the relation between classical W-algebras and deformations of differential operators, emphasizing the consistency with diffeomorphisms. Generators of the W-algebra that are k-differentials are constructed by a systematic procedure. The method extends, following Drinfeld and Sokolov, to W-algebras based on arbitrary simple Lie algebras.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	543-567
Number of pages	25
Journal	Communications in Mathematical Physics
Volume	140
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02099134
State	Published - Oct 1991
Externally published	Yes

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