Abstract
We prove that the classical W-algebra associated to a nilpotent orbit in a simple Lie-algebra can be constructed by preforming bihamiltonian, Drinfeld-Sokolov or Dirac reductions. We conclude that the classical W-algebra depends only on the nilpotent orbit but not on the choice of a good grading or an isotropic subspace. In addition, using this result we prove again that the transverse Poisson structure to a nilpotent orbit is polynomial and we better clarify the relation between classical and finite W-algebras.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 30-42 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Geometry and Physics |
Volume | 84 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2014 |
Keywords
- Bihamiltonian reduction
- Dirac reduction
- Drinfeld-Sokolov reduction
- Slodowy slice
- Transverse poisson structure
- W-algebras
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mathematical Physics
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Geometry and Topology