We describe an approach to the unitary Weingarten function based on the JM elements of symmetric group algebras. When combined with previously known properties of the Weingarten function, this gives a surprising connection with the Moebius function of the lattice of noncrossing partitions.
@article{bwmeta1.element.bwnjournal-article-doi-10_4064-bc89-0-14,
author = {Jonathan I. Novak},
title = {Jucys-Murphy elements and the unitary Weingarten function},
journal = {Banach Center Publications},
volume = {89},
year = {2010},
pages = {231-235},
zbl = {1219.05196},
language = {en},
url = {http://dml.mathdoc.fr/item/bwmeta1.element.bwnjournal-article-doi-10_4064-bc89-0-14}
}
Jonathan I. Novak. Jucys-Murphy elements and the unitary Weingarten function. Banach Center Publications, Tome 89 (2010) pp. 231-235. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/bwmeta1.element.bwnjournal-article-doi-10_4064-bc89-0-14/