Multiple sums and integrals as neutral BKP tau functions

Abstract

We consider multiple sums and multi-integrals as tau functions of the BKP hierarchy using neutral fermions as the simplest tool for deriving these. The sums are over projective Schur functions $Q_α$ for strict partitions $α$. We consider two types of such sums: weighted sums of $Q_α$ over strict partitions $α$ and sums over products $Q_αQ_γ$. In this way we obtain discrete analogues of the beta-ensembles ($β=1,2,4$). Continuous versions are represented as multiple integrals. Such sums and integrals are of interest in a number of problems in mathematics and physics.

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