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Computer program for free restricted Lie polynomial
I am conducting numerical experiments involving the Gröbner–Shirshov Basis for restricted Lie algebras. At each step of the computation, I need to work with restricted Lie polynomials. Specifically, I ...
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Regular nilpotents and minimal parabolic subalgebras in real semisimple Lie algebras
Let $\mathfrak{g}$ be a real semisimple Lie algebra. A subalgebra $\mathfrak{p}$ of $\mathfrak{g}$ is parabolic if its complexification is parabolic in $\mathfrak{g}_\mathbb{C}$, meaning it contains a ...
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Reference for Gröbner-Shirshov algorithm in free restricted Lie algebras
I am searching for a reference on the Gröbner-Shirshov algorithm specifically for free restricted Lie algebras. I have already consulted the textbook by Bokut et al (Gröbner–Shirshov Bases Normal ...
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Proof of a folkloric result about PI-algebras [duplicate]
I am not not an specialist in PI-algebras, but I can say I have a rather good understanding on the subject.
It is, of course, interesting to discover if an algebra $A$ is a PI-algebra. But it is also ...
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Second cohomology group of the contact Lie algebra $K_3$
Let $F$ be a field of characteristic zero and, for all $n>0$, consider the contact Lie algebra $K_{2n+1}$. It follows from Corollary 3 of the paper [V. Guillemin - S. Shnider: Some stable results ...
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The "big bracket" in Lie bialgebras
I am looking for a well-written document such as a survey article or textbook that explores the subject of the "big bracket". This concept is briefly introduced in the appendix of Yvette ...
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A few reference questions about the Baker–Campbell–Hausdorff formula
I'm looking at the article Baker–Campbell–Hausdorff formula - Wikipedia and I have a few questions.
Under the "Special cases" section, there is a notation $\DeclareMathOperator{\ad}{ad}$
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Solvability and nilpotency for Banach algebras
Do we have topological counterparts of solvability and nilpotency, which are central concepts for (finite-dimensional) Lie algebras, for infinite dimensional Banach algebras with the commutator ...
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Is there a name for a noncommutative generalization of Poisson algebra?
Is there a name for an associative algebra which is further endowed with a Lie algebra structure such that the Leibniz rule holds, i.e.,
$$[a, b \circ c]=[a,b]\circ c+b\circ [a,c], \hspace{15mm}(*)$$ ...
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Pullback of Lie algebras [closed]
Let $k$ be a field of characteristic 0 and let $\varphi:\mathfrak{g}\rightarrow\mathfrak{f}$ and $\psi:\mathfrak{h}\rightarrow\mathfrak{f}$ be maps of Lie algebras. Is there a reference showing that ...
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One-parameter family of algebra structures: characterizing trivial deformation as adjoint 2-cocycle being a 2-coboundary
$\DeclareMathOperator\C{\mathbf{C}}$Motivation: this post discusses a simple criterion for a 1-parameter family of $n$-dimensional complex algebras to be a "trivial deformation", i.e., be ...
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Macdonald's notes on Kac Moody algebras
Macdonald had given some lectures on Kac-Moody algebras in 1983. The notes are typed here by Arun Ram. However, the website seems to be old and the notes are somewhat not readable because of the ...
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Poincaré duality for (co)homology of Lie algebras?
Let $R$ be a commutative ring and $\mathfrak{g}$ a Lie $R$-algebra that has an $R$-module basis with $n$ elements.
In Algebra, Geometry, and Software Systems by Joswig & Takayama on p.200, it ...
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References: Lie derivations of Full matrix algebra [closed]
I want, if possible a list of references that trait Lie derivations of Full matrix algebras. Other than Lie derivations of generalized matrix algebras
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Universal central extension of Lie algebras
In the literature, there is the notion of the universal central extension of a Lie algebra. My question is: is there also a notion of universal extensions that are not central? If yes, can you provide ...
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Which known theorems of Lie algebras are still valid for Leibniz algebras?
Leibniz algebras can be seen as a non-commutative generalization of Lie algebras. Thus, it is common to see a lot of papers which topic is about a generalization of a classic theorem of Lie algebras ...
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Book on algebraic structures
What is the most complete book on algebraic structures that deals with the complete taxonomy from magmas to Lie algebras and inner product spaces?
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Subalgebras with finite codimension
In group theory it is well-known that every subgroup of finite index contains a normal subgroup of finite index. It is not true in general that for Lie algebras every subalgebra of finite codimenslon ...
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Kernel of some expressions in real Lie algebras
Let $\mathfrak{g}$ be a real Lie algebra and let $\mathfrak{g}=\mathfrak{k}\oplus\mathfrak{p}$ be a Cartan decomposition of $\mathfrak{g}$. Let $\mathfrak{a}$ be maximal abelian subalgebra of $\...
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BGG-like resolutions and translations
This question originated from my confusion after I read the following paragraph (page 31, section 4.8) in Resolutions and Hilbert series of the unitary highest weight modules of the exceptional ...
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translation functors in parabolic category $\mathcal{O}$
I'm looking for a reference for a treatment of translation functors (as defined e.g. in this [question][1]) in parabolic versions of BGG category $\mathcal{O}$.
I am mainly interested in the ...
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Commutator formulas in a universal enveloping algebra
I am interested in finding formulas for commutators of symmetrized monomials in a universal enveloping algebra. Let $C(x_1,\ldots, x_n)= (1/n!)\sum x_{\sigma(1)}\cdots x_{\sigma(n)}$ where the sum ...
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