Journal of Applied Mathematics 
Volume 2003 (2003), Issue 1, Pages 55-64
doi:10.1155/S1110757X03202047

On representations of Lie algebras of a generalized Tavis-Cummings model

L. A. M. Hanna

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait

Received 13 February 2002; Revised 9 July 2002

Abstract

Consider the Lie algebras Lr,ts:[K1,K2]=sK3, [K3,K1]=rK1, [K3,K2]=rK2, [K3,K4]=0, [K4,K1]=tK1, and [K4,K2]=tK2, subject to the physical conditions, K3 and K4 are real diagonal operators representing energy, K2=K1, and the Hamiltonian H=ω1K3+(ω1+ω2)K4+λ(t)(K1eiΦ+K2eiΦ) is a Hermitian operator. Matrix representations are discussed and faithful representations of least degree for Lr,ts satisfying the physical requirements are given for appropriate values of r,s,t.