Cyclic \(L\)-operator related with a 3-state \(R\)-matrix (Q1174234)

The authors consider the problem of constructing a cyclic operator associated with a 3-state \(R\)-matrix related to the \(U_ q(sl(3))\) algebra at \(q^ n=1\). This problem is related to the construction of a cyclic (i.e. with no highest weight vector) representation of a certain twelve generating element algebra, which generalizes the \(U_ q(sl(3))\) algebra. The authors construct such a representation (acting in \(\mathbb{C}^ n\otimes\mathbb{C}^ n\otimes \mathbb{C}^ n\)) for some subalgebra and after that spread this representation on the whole algebra. Finally they discuss necessary conditions for the existence of an intertwining operator for two representations.