$3nj$-symbols and identities for $q$-Bessel functions

Abstract

The $6j$-symbols for representations of the $\mathrm{SU}(2)$ quantum group are given by Hahn-Exton $q$-Bessel functions. This interpretation leads to several summation identities for the $q$-Bessel functions. Multivariate $q$-Bessel functions are defined, which are shown to be limit cases of multivariate Askey-Wilson polynomials. The multivariate $q$-Bessel functions occur as $3nj$-symbols.