Newton-Okounkov polytopes of flag varieties for classical groups (Q2302266)

Uniformly geometric valuations on the corresponding complete flag varieties are defined for classical groups \(\mathrm{SL}_n(\mathbb{C})\), \(\mathrm{SO}_n(\mathbb{C})\) and \(\mathrm{Sp}_{2n}(\mathbb{C})\). The valuation in every type is combinatorially related to the Gelfand-Zetlin pattern in the same type and comes from a natural coordinate system on the open Schubert cell. In types A and C, FFLV are exhibited as Newton-Okounkov polytopes with respect to this valuation. The result is new in type C. Low-dimensional examples are computed in types B and D. Further directions of research are opened, as the assumption that the valuation and the corresponding Newton-Okounkov polytopes might give a tool for describing FFLV bases in types B and D.