Abstract
We construct the space of vector fields on a generic quantum group. Its elements are products of elements of the quantum group itself with left-invariant vector fields. We study the duality between vector fields and one-forms and generalize the construction to tensor fields. A Lie derivative along any (also non-left-invariant) vector field is proposed and a puzzling ambiguity in its definition discussed. These results hold for a generic Hopf algebra.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1077-1100 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | International Journal of Modern Physics A |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |