Vertex algebraic intertwining operators among generalized Verma modules for affine Lie algebras

We find sufficient conditions for the construction of vertex algebraic intertwining operators, among generalized Verma modules for an affine Lie algebra (g) over cap, from g-module homomorphisms. When g = sl(2), these results extend previous joint work with J. Yang, but the method used here is different. Here, we construct intertwining operators by solving Knizhnik-Zamolodchikov equations for three-point correlation functions associated to (g) over cap, and we identify obstructions to the construction arising from the possible non-existence of series solutions having a prescribed form. (C) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.