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Solvable Lattice Models and Integrable Quantum Field Theories

The solvable lattice models referred to are certain classical two-dimensional statistical-mechanical models that admit an exact solution; the quantum field theories are two-dimensional models which can be considered as `toy models' for the four-dimensional quantum field theories that describe sub-atomic particles. It turns out that an integrable quantum field theory can often be considered as the continuum limit of a solvable lattice model. Underlying both types of system are certain algebraic symmetries that are responsible for the epithets `solvable' and `integrable'. A PhD student is sought to work on using these algebraic symmetries in order to obtain exact solutions of such models. The student should have an interest in mathematical or theoretical physics.