Integrability from Homotopy Algebras

Abstract

Homotopy algebraic methods have become increasingly influential in studying field theories. We consider semi-holomorphic Chern-Simons theory and its relation with the principal chiral model. In particular, we establish an explicit quasi-isomorphism between the cyclic $L_{\infty }$-algebras governing both theories which directly gives the Lax connection. This provides a concrete example for studying integrability of a two-dimensional system through the homotopy algebraic lens.

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