DT invariants from vertex algebras

arXiv2108.10338MaRDI QIDQ6375865FDOQ6375865

Authors: Vladimir Dotsenko, Sergey Mozgovoy 

Publication date: 23 August 2021

Abstract: We obtain a new interpretation of the cohomological Hall algebra $mathcal{H}_Q$ of a symmetric quiver $Q$ in the context of the theory of vertex algebras. Namely, we show that the graded dual of $mathcal{H}_Q$ is naturally identified with the underlying vector space of the principal free vertex algebra associated to the Euler form of $Q$. Properties of that vertex algebra are shown to account for the key results about $mathcal{H}_Q$. In particular, it has a natural structure of a vertex bialgebra, leading to a new interpretation of the product of $mathcal{H}_Q$. Moreover, it is isomorphic to the universal enveloping vertex algebra of a certain vertex Lie algebra, which leads to a new interpretation of Donaldson--Thomas invariants of $Q$ (and, in particular, re-proves their positivity). Finally, it is possible to use that vertex algebra to give a new interpretation of CoHA modules made of cohomologies of non-commutative Hilbert schemes.

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