Discrete $C^*$-Frobenius Algebras and Infinite-Index Extensions in Algebraic Quantum Field Theories
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: We introduce discrete $C^*$-Frobenius algebras as categorical data for constructing infinite-index extensions of Möbius covariant nets. The underlying representation is a countable direct sum of simple dualized modules, while the direct sum itself is not necessarily dualizable. Accordingly, rather than requiring a single bounded multiplication morphism, we work with compatible families of bounded left and right multiplication morphisms. Using Bin Gui's theory of categorical extensions, we associate to every discrete $C^*$-Frobenius algebra two (generally non-local) Möbius covariant extensions generated by left and right charged fields, respectively. If the discrete $C^*$-Frobenius algebra is commutative, the two extensions coincide and yield a local Möbius covariant extension. As applications, for every $C^*$-tensor category generated by an invertible object with trivial self-braiding such that its fusion product rule is given by $\mathbb{Z}$, we construct two classes of examples: the simple current extension by $\mathbb{Z}$ and the discrete Longo-Rehren construction.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Xu, Ziyun
Institution: The University of Tokyo
Language: English
Subfield: Mathematical Physics
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7213271831