PT-invariance and representations of the Temperley-Lieb algebra on the unit circle

We present in detail a recent conjecture on self-adjoint representations of the Temperley-Lieb algebra for particular values on the unit circle. The formulation in terms of graphical calculus is emphasized and discussed for several examples. The role of PT (parity and time reversal) invariance is highlighted as it might prove important for generalising the construction to other cases.

💡 Research Summary

The paper investigates self‑adjoint (more precisely, PT‑symmetric) representations of the Temperley‑Lieb algebra TLₙ(d) when the loop parameter d lies on the unit circle, i.e. d = 2 cos θ with θ∈