An affine almost positive roots model (Q2181187)

Summary: We generalize the almost positive roots model for cluster algebras from finite type to a uniform finite/affine type model. We define a subset \(\Phi_c\) of the root system and a compatibility degree on \(\Phi_c\), given by a formula that is new even in finite type. The clusters (maximal pairwise compatible sets of roots) define a complete fan \(\operatorname{Fan}_c(\Phi)\). Equivalently, every vector has a unique cluster expansion. We give a piecewise linear isomorphism from the subfan of \(\operatorname{Fan}_c(\Phi)\) induced by real roots to the \(\mathbf{g}\)-vector fan of the associated cluster algebra. We show that \(\Phi_c\) is the set of denominator vectors of the associated acyclic cluster algebra and conjecture that the compatibility degree also describes denominator vectors for non-acyclic initial seeds. We extend results on exchangeability of roots to the affine case.