Lie Algebras and Integrable Systems

A 3? 3 matrix Lie algebra is first introduced, its subalgebras and the generated Lie algebras are obtained, respectively. Applications of a few Lie subalgebras give rise to two integrable nonlinear hierarchies of evolution equations from their reductions we obtain the nonlinear Schrödinger equations, the mKdV equations, the Broer-Kaup (BK) equation and its generalized equation, etc. The linear and nonlinear integrable couplings of one integrable hierarchy presented in the paper are worked out by casting a 3? 3 Lie subalgebra into a 2? 2 matrix Lie algebra. Finally, we discuss the elliptic variable solutions of a generalized BK equation.     

Lie symmetry algebra of one-dimensional nonconservative dynamical systems

Lie symmetry algebra of linear nonconservative dynamical systems is studied in this paper. By using 1--1 mapping, the Lie point and Lie contact symmetry algebras are obtained from two independent solutions of the one-dimensional linear equations of motion.     

Nonstandard 2+1 conformal Lie bialgebras and their quantum deformations

The nonstandard and so(2, 2) Lie bialgebras are generalized to the so(3, 2) case in two natural ways by considering this algebra as the conformal algebra of the 2+1 Minkowskian spacetime. Lie bialgebra contractions are analyzed providing conformal bialgebras of the 2+1 Galilean and Carroll spacetimes. The corresponding quantum Hopf so(3, 2) algebras are presented and contractions are performed at the quantum level.     

Multiboson Realizations of Lie and Quant urn Algebras

A unified method to construct the (multi-)boson realizations of the Lie and quantum algebras is proposed based on a universal deformation of boson (Heisenberg-Weyl) algebra and its multiboson realization. Some explicit examples, the Lie algebras sl(2) and su (Ill), q-boson algebra, quantum algebras sl(2)_q and su (l,l)_q, along with the q-ladder algebra are studied in detail. In particular, the square boson realizations of su (1,l) and su (l,l)_q are naturally obtained as special cases.     

Induced Lie Algebras of a Six-Dimensional Matrix Lie Algebra

By using a six-dimensional matrix Lie algebra [Y.F. Zhang and Y. Wang, Phys. Lett. A 360 (2006) 92], three induced Lie algebras are constructed. One of them is obtained by extending Lie bracket, the others are higher-dimensional complex Lie algebras constructed by using linear transformations. The equivalent Lie algebras of the later two with multi-component forms are obtained as well. As their applications, we derive an integrable coupling and quasi-Hamiltonian structure of the modified TC hierarchy of soliton equations.     

Strongly Homotopy Lie Bialgebras and Lie Quasi-bialgebras

Structures of Lie algebras, Lie coalgebras, Lie bialgebras and Lie quasibialgebras are presented as solutions of Maurer–Cartan equations on corresponding governing differential graded Lie algebras using the big bracket construction of Kosmann–Schwarzbach. This approach provides a definition of an L _∞-(quasi)bialgebra (strongly homotopy Lie (quasi)bialgebra). We recover an L _∞-algebra structure as a particular case of our construction. The formal geometry interpretation leads to a definition of an L _∞ (quasi)bialgebra structure on V as a differential operator Q on V, self-commuting with respect to the big bracket. Finally, we establish an L _∞-version of a Manin (quasi) triple and get a correspondence theorem with L _∞-(quasi)bialgebras. This paper is dedicated to Jean-Louis Loday on the occasion of his 60th birthday with admiration and gratitude.     

Pre-Poisson Algebras

A definition of pre-Poisson algebras is proposed, combining structures of pre-Lie and zinbiel algebra on the same vector space. It is shown that a pre-Poisson algebra gives rise to a Poisson algebra by passing to the corresponding Lie and commutative products. Analogs of basic constructions of Poisson algebras (through deformations of commutative algebras, or from filtered algebras whose associated graded algebra is commutative) are shown to hold for pre-Poisson algebras. The Koszul dual of pre-Poisson algebras is described. It is explained how one may associate a pre-Poisson algebra to any Poison algebra equipped with a Baxter operator, and a dual pre-Poisson algebra to any Poisson algebra equipped with an averaging operator. Examples of this construction are given. It is shown that the free zinbiel algebra (the shuffle algebra) on a pre-Lie algebra is a pre-Poisson algebra. A connection between the graded version of this result and the classical Yang–Baxter equation is discussed.     

Casimir Elements for Some Graded Lie Algebras and Superalgebras

We consider a class of Lie algebras L such that L admits a grading by a finite Abelian group so that each nontrivial homogeneous component is one-dimensional. In particular, this class contains simple Lie algebras of types A, C and D where in C and D cases the rank of L is a power of 2. We give a simple construction of a family of central elements of the universal enveloping algebra U(L). We show that for the A-type Lie algebras the elements coincide with the Gelfand invariants and thus generate the center of U(L). The construction can be extended to Lie superalgebras with the additional assumption that the group grading is compatible with the parity grading.     

Solutions of the Yang–Baxter equations on quadratic Lie groups: The case of oscillator groups

A Lie group is called quadratic if it carries a bi-invariant semi-Riemannian metric. Oscillator Lie groups constitute a subclass of the class of quadratic Lie groups. In this paper, we determine the Lie bialgebra structures and the solutions of the classical Yang–Baxter equation on a generic class of oscillator Lie algebras. Moreover, we show that any solution of the generalized classical Yang–Baxter equation (resp. classical Yang–Baxter equation) on a quadratic Lie group determines a left invariant locally symmetric (resp. flat) semi-Riemannian metric on the corresponding dual Lie groups.     

Some Infinite-Dimensional Algebras Arising in Spin Systems and in Particle Physics and their Grand Algebra

We indicate similarities in the structure of two types of infinite-dimensional algebras, one introduced 28 years ago in connection with the mass problem of elementary particles and the other seven years ago in connection with spin systems (XY models). We show that these algebras can be considered as representations of a single Grand Algebra, the enveloping algebra of an affine Kac–Moody algebra built on the Poincaré Lie algebra. As an associative and coassociative bialgebra of operators, the latter representation of the grand algebra is a preferred nontrivial deformation of the Ising case bialgebra.     

Some Evolution Hierarchies Derived from Self-dual Yang-Mills Equations

We develop in this paper a new method to construct two explicit Lie algebras E and F. By using a loop algebra \bar{E} of the Lie algebra E and the reduced self-dual Yang-Mills equations, we obtain an expanding integrable model of the Giachetti-Johnson (GJ) hierarchy whose Hamiltonian structure can
also be derived by using the trace identity. This provides a much simplier construction method in comparing with the tedious variational identity approach. Furthermore, the nonlinear integrable coupling of the GJ hierarchy is readily obtained by introducing the Lie algebra g_N. As an application, we apply the loop algebra \tilde{E} of the Lie algebra E to obtain a kind of expanding integrable model of the Kaup-Newell (KN) hierarchy which, consisting of two arbitrary parametersα andβ, can be reduced to two nonlinear evolution equations. In addition, we use a loop algebra \tilde{F} of the Lie algebra F to obtain an
expanding integrable model of the BT hierarchy whose Hamiltonian structure is the same as using the trace identity. Finally, we deduce five integrable systems in R³ based on the self-dual Yang-Mills equations, which include Poisson structures, irregular lines, and the reduced equations.     

Contractions of Lie Bialgebras and Quantum Algebras

Contractions of Lie bialgebras and Hopf algebras are discussed with examples. Especially, it is shown that the Lie bialgebras associated with the compact simple Lie algebras and the quantum doubles associated with the complex simple Lie algebras can be contracted.     

Fine Gradings on Non-simple Lie Algebras: Example of o(4,C)

On any Lie algebra L, it is of significant convenience to have at one's disposal all the possible fine gradings of L, since they reflect the basic structural properties of the Lie algebra. They also provide useful bases of the representations of the algebra -- namely such bases that are preserved by the commutator.We list all the six fine gradings on the non-simple Lie algebra o(4,C) and we explain their relation to the fine gradings of the Lie algebra sl(2,C) where relevant. The existence of such relation is not surprising, since o(4,C) is in fact a product of two specimen of sl(2,C). The example of o(4,C) is especially important due to the fact that one of its fine gradings is not generated by any MAD-group. This proves that, unlike in the case of classical simple Lie algebras over C, on the non-simple classical Lie algebras over C there can exist a fine grading that is not generated by any MAD-group on the Lie algebra.     

Courant Algebroids and Strongly and Strongly Homotopy Lie Algebras

Courant algebroids are structures which include as examples the doubles of Lie bialgebras and the bundle TM T^*M with the bracket introduced by T. Courant for the study of Dirac structures. Within the category of Courant algebroids one can construct the doubles of Lie bialgebroids, the infinitesimal objects for Poisson groupoids. We show that Courant algebroids can be considered as strongly homotopy Lie algebras.     

Two Types of Expanding Lie Algebra and New Expanding Integrable Systems

From a new Lie algebra proposed by Zhang, two expanding Lie algebras and its corresponding loop algebras are obtained. Two expanding integrable systems are produced with the help of the generalized zero curvature equation. One of them has complex Hamiltion structure with the help of generalized Tu formula (GTM).     

Lie Algebras Associated with Group U（n）

Starting from the subgroups of the group U（n）, the corresponding Lie algebras of the Lie algebra Al are presented, from which two well-known simple equivalent matrix Lie algebras are given. It follows that a few expanding Lie algebras are obtained by enlarging matrices. Some of them can be devoted to producing double integrable couplings of the soliton hierarchies of nonlinear evolution equations. Others can be used to generate integrable couplings involving more potential functions. The above Lie algebras are classified into two types. Only one type can generate the integrable couplings, whose Hamiltonian structure could be obtained by use of the quadratic-form identity. In addition, one condition on searching for integrable couplings is improved such that more useful Lie algebras are enlightened to engender. Then two explicit examples are shown to illustrate the applications of the Lie algebras. Finally, with the help of closed cycling operation relations, another way of producing higher-dimensional Lie algebras is given.     

Composition of Lie Group Elements from Basis Lie Algebra Elements

It is shown explicitly how one can obtain elements of Lie groups as compositions of products of other elements based on the commutator properties of associated Lie algebras. Problems of this kind can arise naturally in control theory. Suppose an apparatus has mechanisms for moving in a limited number of ways with other movements generated by compositions of allowed motions. Two concrete examples are: (1) the restricted parallel parking problem where the commutator of translations in y and rotations in the xy-plane yields translations in x. Here the control problem involves a vehicle that can only perform a series of translations in y and rotations with the aim of efficiently obtaining a pure translation in x; (2) involves an apparatus that can only perform rotations about two axes with the aim of performing rotations about a third axis. Both examples involve three-dimensional Lie algebras. In particular, the composition problem is solved for the nine three- and four-dimensional Lie algebras with non-trivial solutions. Three different solution methods are presented. Two of these methods depend on operator and matrix representations of a Lie algebra. The other method is a differential equation method that depends solely on the commutator properties of a Lie algebra. Remarkably, for these distinguished Lie algebras the solutions involve arbitrary functions and can be expressed in terms of elementary functions.     

Lie Algebras Associated with Group U(n)

Starting from the subgroups of the group U(n), the corresponding Lie algebras of the Lie algebra A1 are presented, from which two well-known simple equivalent matrix Lie algebras are given. It follows that a few expanding Lie algebras are obtained by enlarging matrices. Some of them can be devoted to producing double integrable couplings of the soliton hierarchies of nonlinear evolution equations. Others can be used to generate integrable couplings involving more potential functions. The above Lie algebras are classified into two types. Only one type can generate the integrable couplings, whose Hamiltonian structure could be obtained by use of the quadratic-form identity. In addition, one condition on searching for integrable couplings is improved such that more useful Lie algebras are enlightened to engender. Then two explicit examples are shown to illustrate the applications of the Lie algebras. Finally, with the help of closed cycling operation relations, another way of producing higher-dimensional Lie algebras is given.