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/