BRST operators for W algebras

Abstract

The study of quantum Lie algebras motivates a use of non-canonical ghosts and anti-ghosts for non-linear algebras, like W-algebras. This leads, for the W3 and W3(2) algebras, to the BRST operator having the conventional cubic form.

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