Operator coproduct-realization of quantum group transformations in two-dimensional gravity. I (Q1924015)

The authors consider the universal enveloping algebra \(U_q(sl(2))\). A general definition of the coproduct action is given and related to the universal braiding matrix, using spin \(J\) representations of \(U_q(sl(2))\). The operator realization and its symmetries are discussed. The algebra of generators is first presented for one of the two Borel subalgebras and then for the complete algebra where monodromy properties of spin-(1/2) fields are exploited essentially. An extended framework applicable to negative half-integer spins is presented too. Commutation properties of the central term are discussed. Finally, the Hopf algebra structure is extended by the dual Hopf algebra \(U_{\widehat{q}}(sl(2))\) to the full Hopf algebra \(U_{q}(sl(2))\odot U_{\widehat{q}}(sl(2))\).