R-MATRIX QUANTIZATION OF THE ELLIPTIC RUIJSENAARS-SCHNEIDER MODEL

It is shown that the classical L-operator algebra of the elliptic Ruij senaars-Schneider model can be realized as a subalgebra of the algebra of functions on the cotangent bundle over the centrally extended curr ent group in two dimensions. It is governed by two dynamical r and (r) over bar-matrices satisfying a closed system of equations. The corres ponding quantum R and R-matrices are found as solutions to quantum ana logs of these equations. We present the quantum L-operator algebra and show that the system of equations on R and (R) over bar arises as the compatibility condition for this algebra. It turns out that the R-mat rix is twist-equivalent to the Felder elliptic R-F-matrix with (R) ove r bar playing the role of the twist. The simplest representation of th e quantum L-operator algebra corresponding to the elliptic Ruijsenaars -Schneider model is obtained. The connection of the quantum L-operator algebra to the fundamental relation RLL = LLR with Belavin's elliptic R matrix is established. As a byproduct of our construction, we find a new N-parameter elliptic solution to the classical Yang-Baxter equat ion.