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Level-rank duality of the U(N) WZW model, Chern-Simons theory, and 2d qYM theory

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We study the WZW, Chern-Simons, and 2d qYM theories with gauge group U(N). The U(N) WZW model is only well-defined for odd level K, and this model is shown to exhibit level-rank duality in a much simpler form than that for SU(N). The U(N) Chern-Simons theory on Seifert manifolds exhibits a similar duality, distinct from the level-rank duality of SU(N) Chern-Simons theory on S^3. When q = e^{2 pi i/(N+K)}, the observables of the 2d U(N) qYM theory can be expressed as a sum over a finite subset of U(N) representations. When N and K are odd, the qYM theory exhibits N <--> K duality, provided q = e^{2 pi i/(N+K)} and theta = 0 mod 2 pi /(N+K).

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2026 1 2023 1

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New dualities in 3d TQFTs are derived via non-invertible anyon condensation, generalizing level-rank dualities and providing new presentations for parafermion theories, c=1 orbifolds, and SU(2)_N.

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hep-th · 2026-06-25 · unverdicted · novelty 5.0

Computes O(1/N) corrections to central charges C_J and C_T in conformal QED_d-GNY and scalar QED_d models, obtains scaling dimensions of adjoint bilinears, and finds reasonable agreement with SO(5) DQCP estimates from bootstrap and fuzzy sphere.

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  • Non-Invertible Anyon Condensation and Level-Rank Dualities hep-th · 2023-12-26 · unverdicted · none · ref 6 · internal anchor

    New dualities in 3d TQFTs are derived via non-invertible anyon condensation, generalizing level-rank dualities and providing new presentations for parafermion theories, c=1 orbifolds, and SU(2)_N.

  • Central charges $C_J$ and $C_T$ in QED$_d$-GNY model and scalar QED$_d$ hep-th · 2026-06-25 · unverdicted · none · ref 64 · internal anchor

    Computes O(1/N) corrections to central charges C_J and C_T in conformal QED_d-GNY and scalar QED_d models, obtains scaling dimensions of adjoint bilinears, and finds reasonable agreement with SO(5) DQCP estimates from bootstrap and fuzzy sphere.