Alternating sign matrices with one -1 under vertical reflection
Abstract
We define a bijection that transforms an alternating sign matrix A with one -1 into a pair (N,E) where N is a (so called) ``neutral'' alternating sign matrix (with one -1) and E is an integer. The bijection preserves the classical parameters of Mills, Robbins and Rumsey as well as three new parameters (including E). It translates vertical reflection of A into vertical reflection of N. A hidden symmetry allows the interchange of E with one of the remaining two new parameters. A second bijection transforms (N,E) into a configuration of lattice paths called ``mixed configuration''.
- Publication:
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arXiv Mathematics e-prints
- Pub Date:
- January 2004
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- arXiv:
- arXiv:math/0401339
- Bibcode:
- 2004math......1339L
- Keywords:
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- Combinatorics
- E-Print:
- 15 pages with 9 figures