Spin chains with boundary inhomogeneities

Abstract We investigate the effect of introducing a boundary inhomogeneity in the transfer matrix of an integrable open quantum spin chain. We find that it is possible to construct a local Hamiltonian, and to have quantum group symmetry. The boundary inhomogeneity has a profound effect on the Bethe...

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Main Authors: Rafael I. Nepomechie, Ana L. Retore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of High Energy Physics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP08(2021)053