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On the defining relations of quantum superalgebras

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In defining quantum superalgebras, extra relations need to be added to the Serre-like relations. They are obtained for sl q (m, n) and osp q (m, 2n) usingq-oscillator representations.

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Floreanini, R., Leites, D.A. & Vinet, L. On the defining relations of quantum superalgebras. Lett Math Phys 23, 127–131 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00703725

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