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Area of Science:

  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Algebraic Topology
  • Mathematical Physics

Background:

  • The Knizhnik-Zamolodchikov (KZ) associator, defined by Drinfeld, is a fundamental object in quantum field theory.
  • It is a group-like element satisfying the pentagon equation, crucial for understanding complex mathematical structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generalize Drinfeld's KZ associator and the associated pentagon equation.
  • To analyze the regularized holonomy of the KZ connection for non-trivial paths.

Main Methods:

  • Consideration of paths with tangential base points and self-intersections.
  • Regularized holonomy computation for generalized paths.
  • Derivation of a generalized pentagon equation.

Main Results:

  • A generalized pentagon equation for the regularized holonomy of complex paths is established.
  • New factors accounting for path complexity (self-intersections, tangential base points, rotation number) are identified.
  • The study extends the applicability of KZ associators to more intricate path configurations.

Conclusions:

  • The generalized pentagon equation provides a deeper understanding of the KZ associator's behavior for complex paths.
  • This work offers new tools for studying topological and algebraic structures in mathematical physics.
  • The findings pave the way for further research into non-trivial connections and their associated mathematical objects.