Representation of $SU_q(2)$-covariant $q$-Lie Algebra in Terms of Differential Operators

Abstract

A three-dimensional $q$-Lie algebra of $SU_q(2)$ is realized in terms of first- and second-order differential operators. Starting from the $q$-Lie algebra one has constructed a left-covariant differential calculus on the quantum group. The proposed construction is inverse to the standard Woronowicz approach; the left-invariant vector fields are introduced as initial objects whereas the differential 1-forms are defined in a dual manner.