Clebsch-Gordan coefficients for the quantum algebra \(su_ q(2)\) (Q1804123)

The authors derive the expression of Rodrigues type for the Clebsch--Gordan coefficients of the tensor products of irreducible finite- dimensional representations of the quantum algebra \(\text{su}_ q(2)\). The \(q\)-gamma and \(q\)-beta functions are used for the calculation of the normalization constant in this expression. Then the \(q\)-analogue of the Fock--Racah representation for these Clebsch-Gordan coefficients is obtained. Clebsch--Gordan coefficients are expressed in terms of the basic hypergeometric functions \({}_ 3 \varphi_ 2\) of the unit argument. A connection of the symmetry relations for Clebsch-Gordan coefficients to these of the function \({}_ 3 \varphi_ 2\) is indicated. The relation between Clebsch--Gordan coefficients and \(q\)-Hahn polynomials is given. Note that most of the results are already contained in, for example, Chapter 14 of the book ``Representation of Lie groups and special functions. Vol 3: Classical and quantum groups and special functions'' by \textit{N. Ya. Vilenkin} and the reviewer (Kluwer, Dordrecht, 1992; Zbl 0778.22001).