On the lie structure of the skew elements of a prime superalgebra with superinvolution

We investigate the Lie structure of the Lie superalgebra K of skew elements of a prime associative superalgebra A with superinvolution. It is proved that if A is not a central order in a Clifford superalgebra of dimension at most 16 over the center then any Lie ideal of K or [K,K] contains[J ∩K,K] for some nonzero ideal J of A or is contained in the even part of the center of A.     

On the jordan H-submodules of a simple superalgebra with superinvolution ∗

We prove that if A is a simple associative superalgebra with superinvolution ? and H = H(A, ?) is the hermitian superalgebra of symmetric elements then K(A, ?) is simple as a Jordan H-module. We also give a characterization of all Jordan H-submodules of A.     

Automorphism Groups of Restricted Cartan-Type Lie Superalgebras

Let X denote the restricted Lie superalgebras of Cartan type W, S, H, or K over a field of characteristic p > 3, and 𝔄 the corresponding underlying superalgebra of X. Employing the invariance of the filtration of X we construct an isomorphism of Aut X to Aut(𝔄:X), the admissible automorphism group of the associative super-commutative superalgebra 𝔄. Moreover, it is proved that the group isomorphism above maps the standard normal series of Aut X to the one of Aut(𝔄:X), and also maps the homogeneous automorphism group of X to the admissible homogeneous automorphism group of 𝔄.     

Tensor Product Representations of the Lie Superalgebra 𝔭(n) and Their Centralizers

Abstract

We construct an associative algebra A _k and show that there is a representation of A _k on V ^?k , where V is the natural 2n-dimensional representation of the Lie superalgebra 𝔭(n). We prove that A _k is the full centralizer of 𝔭(n) on V ^?k , thereby obtaining a “Schur-Weyl duality” for the Lie superalgebra 𝔭(n). This result is used to understand the representation theory of the Lie superalgebra 𝔭(n). In particular, using A _k we decompose the tensor space V ^?k , for k = 2 or 3, and show that V ^?k is not completely reducible for any k ≥ 2.     

Superalgebras with superinvolution whose symmetric or skewsymmetric elements are regular

We study semiprime superalgebras with superinvolution whose symmetric elements are not zero divisors, and semiprime superalgebras with superinvolution, with nonzero odd part, whose skewsymmetric elements are not zero divisors. We prove that, in both cases, such superalgebras are a domain or the subdirect sum of a domain and its opposite.     

On herstein's constructions relating jordan and associative superalgebras

We investigate the Jordan structure of a prime associative superalgebra and the Jordan structure of the symmetric elements of a *-prime associative superalgebra with superinvolution.     

Alternative Superalgebras with DCC on Two-Sided Ideals#

We study the structure of alternative superalgebras that satisfy the descending chain condition (DCC) for two-sided ideals. The main results state that the Baer radical in an alternative superalgebra of characteristic ≠ 2, 3 with DCC on two-sided ideals is solvable and every such a semiprime superalgebra (of arbitrary characteristic) is isomorphic to a subdirect sum of an associative superalgebra with this property and a finite direct sum of simple alternative non-associative superalgebras.     

Gelfand–Kirillov Dimension and Local Finiteness of Jordan Superpairs Covered by Grids and Their Associated Lie Superalgebras

Abstract

In this paper we show that a Lie superalgebra L graded by a 3-graded irreducible root system has Gelfand–Kirillov dimension equal to the Gelfand–Kirillov dimension of its coordinate superalgebra A, and that L is locally finite if and only A is so. Since these Lie superalgebras are coverings of Tits–Kantor–Koecher superalgebras of Jordan superpairs covered by a connected grid, we obtain our theorem by combining two other results. Firstly, we study the transfer of the Gelfand–Kirillov dimension and of local finiteness between these Lie superalgebras and their associated Jordan superpairs, and secondly, we prove the analogous result for Jordan superpairs: the Gelfand–Kirillov dimension of a Jordan superpair V covered by a connected grid coincides with the Gelfand– Kirillov dimension of its coordinate superalgebra A, and V is locally finite if and only if A is so.     

Central Extensions of Steinberg Lie Superalgebras of Small Rank

It was shown by Mikhalev and Pinchuk (2000 Mikhalev , A. V. , Pinchuk , I. A. ( 2000 ). Universal central extensions of the matrix Lie superalgebras sl(m,n,A) . Int. Conf. in H.K.U., AMS , 111 – 125 . [Google Scholar]) that the second homology group H ₂(𝔰𝔱(m,n,R)) of the Steinberg Lie superalgebra 𝔰𝔱(m,n,R) is trivial for m + n ≥ 5. In this article, we will work out H ₂(𝔰𝔱(m,n,R)) explicitly for m + n = 3, 4.     

Central extensions of generalized orthosymplectic Lie superalgebras

We completely determine the universal central extension of the generalized orthosymplectic Lie superalgebra osp _m|2n (R,-) that is coordinatized by an arbitrary unital associative superalgebra (R,-) with superinvolution. As a result, an identification between the second homology group of the Lie superalgebra osp _m|2n (R,-) and the first skew-dihedral homology group of the associative superalgebra (R,-) with superinvolution is created for positive integers m and n with (m,n) ≠ (1,1) and (m, n) ≠ (2,1). The second homology groups of the Lie superalgebras osp_1|2(R,-) and osp_2|2(R,-) are also characterized explicitly.     

Second homology of Lie superalgebras

The second homology of Lie superalgebras over a field of characteristic 0 extended over a supercommutative superalgebra A and their twisted version are obtained. (© 2005 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Nijenhuis structures on Courant algebroids

We study Nijenhuis structures on Courant algebroids in terms of the canonical Poisson bracket on their symplectic realizations. We prove that the Nijenhuis torsion of a skew-symmetric endomorphism N of a Courant algebroid is skewsymmetric if N ² is proportional to the identity, and only in this case when the Courant algebroid is irreducible. We derive a necessary and sufficient condition for a skewsymmetric endomorphism to give rise to a deformed Courant structure. In the case of the double of a Lie bialgebroid (A, A*), given an endomorphism N of A that defines a skew-symmetric endomorphism N of the double of A, we prove that the torsion ofN is the sum of the torsion of N and that of the transpose of N.     

The Module Decomposition of Super-Symmetric Powers of Matrices

ABSTRACT

Let M be the k  ×  m matrices over ?. The GL ( k ) ×  GL ( m ) decompositions of the symmetric and of the exterior powers of M are described by two classical theorems. We describe a theorem for Lie superalgebras, which implies both of these classical theorems as special cases. The constructions of both the exterior and the symmetric algebras are generalized to a class of algebras defined by partitions. That superalgebra theorem is further generalized to these algebras.     

Supercentralizing Superderivations on Prime Superalgebras

ABSTRACT

Let A = A ₀ ⊕ A ₁ be an associative superalgebra over a commutative associative ring F, and let Z _s (A) be its supercenter. An F-mapping f of A into itself is called supercentralizing on a subset S of A if [x, f(x)] _s  ∈ Z _s (A) for all x ∈ S. In this article, we prove a version of Posner's theorem for supercentralizing superderivations on prime superalgebras.     

The Zhang Transformation and U q (osp(1,2l))-Verma Modules Annihilators

R. B. Zhang found a way to link certain formal deformations of the Lie algebra o(2l+1) and the Lie superalgebra osp(1,2l). The aim of this article is to reformulate the Zhang transformation in the context of the quantum enveloping algebras à la Drinfeld and Jimbo and to show how this construction can explain the main theorem of Gorelik and Lanzmann: the annihilator of a Verma module over the Lie superalgebra osp(1,2l) is generated by its intersection with the centralizer of the even part of the enveloping algebra.     

Codimension Growth of Strong Lie Nilpotent Associative Algebras

We study Lie nilpotent varieties of associative algebras. We explicitly compute the codimension growth for the variety of strong Lie nilpotent associative algebras. The codimension growth is polynomial and found in terms of Stirling numbers of the first kind. To achieve the result we take the free Lie algebra of countable rank L(X), consider its filtration by the lower central series and shift it. Next we apply generating functions of special type to the induced filtration of the universal enveloping algebra U(L(X)) = A(X).     

Axiomatic Aspects of N = 2 Vertex Superalgebras with Odd Formal Variables

We formulate the notion of “N = 2 vertex superalgebra with two odd formal variables” using a Jacobi identity with odd formal variables in which an N = 2 superconformal shift is incorporated into the usual Jacobi identity for a vertex superalgebra. It is shown that as a consequence of these axioms, the N = 2 vertex superalgebra is naturally a representation of the Lie superalgebra isomorphic to the three-dimensional algebra of superderivations with basis consisting of the usual conformal operator and the two N = 2 superconformal operators. In addition, this superconformal shift in the Jacobi identity dictates the form of the odd formal variable components of the vertex operators, and allows one to easily derive the useful formulas in the theory. The notion of N = 2 Neveu–Schwarz vertex operator superalgebra with two odd formal variables is introduced, and consequences of this notion are derived. In particular, we develop the duality properties which are necessary for a rigorous treatment of the correspondence with the underlying supergeometry. Various other formulations of the notion of N = 2 (Neveu–Schwarz) vertex (operator) superalgebra appearing in the mathematics and physics literature are discussed, and several mistakes in the literature are noted and corrected.