Nested algebraic Bethe ansatz for open spin chains with even twisted Yangian symmetry (Q1725703)

The authors consider a nested algebraic Bethe ansatz for a one-dimensional quantum spin chain with open boundaries, which has an underlying symmetry as the even Olshanskii twisted Yangian. These models can be described by a Hamiltonian of an alternating type. The full quantum space of the model is a tensor product of a finite number of arbitrary irreducible finite-dimensional ``bulk'' $\mathrm{gl}_{2n}$-representations and ``boundary'' $\mathrm{so}_{2n}$-or $\mathrm{sp}_{2n}$-representations. Using a generalization of the Bethe ansatz, the authors relate the spectral problem of an $\mathrm{so}_{2n}$- or $\mathrm{sp}_{2n}$-symmetric open spin chain to that of a $\mathrm{gl}_{n}$-symmetric periodic spin chain. The complete set of Bethe equations and a trace formula for the Bethe vectors are given.