An algebraic interpretation of the multivariate q-Krawtchouk polynomials

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The multivariate quantum q-Krawtchouk polynomials are shown to arise as matrix elements of "q-rotations" acting on the state vectors of many q-oscillators. The focus is put on the two-variable case. The algebraic interpretation is used to derive the main properties of the polynomials: orthogonality, duality, structure relations, difference equations and recurrence relations. The extension to an arbitrary number of variables is presented