Topological description of U_q(sl_2)-representations
Abstract
Description
We prove there is an equivalence of ribbon categories between a category introduced by Turaev whose morphisms are planar diagrams and a full subcategory of the category of finite-dimensional modules over U_q(sl_2).
LaTeX2e, 24 pages, 5 figures. Proofs simplified, composition revised
LaTeX2e, 24 pages, 5 figures. Proofs simplified, composition revised