Integrable systems on quad-graphs

Abstract

We consider general integrable systems on graphs as discrete flat connections with the values in loop groups. We argue that a certain class of graphs is of a special importance in this respect, namely quad-graphs, the cellular decompositions of oriented surfaces with all two-cells being quadrilateral. We establish a relation between integrable systems on quad-graphs and discrete systems of the Toda type on graphs. We propose a simple and general procedure for deriving discrete zero curvature representations for integrable systems on quad-graphs, based on the principle of the three-dimensional consistency. Thus, finding a zero curvature representation is put on an algorithmic basis and does not rely on the guesswork anymore. Several examples of integrable systems on quad-graphs are considered in detail, their geometric interpretation is given in terms of circle patterns.

29 pages, 11 figures

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