Solving the Yang-Baxter, tetrahedron and higher simplex equations using Clifford algebras

Abstract

Bethe Ansatz was discovered in 1932. Half a century later its algebraic structure was unearthed: Yang-Baxter equation was discovered, as well as its multidimensional generalizations [tetrahedron equation and d-simplex equations]. Here we describe a universal method to solve these equations using Clifford algebras. The Yang-Baxter equation (d=2), Zamolodchikov's tetrahedron equation (d=3) and the Bazhanov-Stroganov equation (d=4) are special cases. Our solutions form a linear space. This helps us to include spectral parameters. Potential applications are discussed.