Row Transfer Matrix Functional Relations for Baxter's Eight-Vertex and Six-Vertex Models with Open Boundaries Via More General Reflection Matrices

Abstract

The functional relations of the transfer matrices of fusion hierachies for six- and eight-vertex models with open boundary conditions have been presented in this paper. We have shown the su($2$) fusion rule for the models with more general reflection boundary conditions, which are represented by off-diagonal reflection matrices. Also we have discussed some physics properties which are determined by the functional relations. Finally the intertwining relation between the reflection $K$ matrices for the vertex and SOS models is discussed.