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Two interpretations ofq-special functions based on quantum groups and algebras have been presented in the literature. The connection between these approaches is explained using as an example the case whereU q (sl(2)) is the basic structure.
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Floreanini, R., Vinet, L. On the quantum group and quantum algebra approach toq-special functions. Lett Math Phys 27, 179–190 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00739576
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