Algebras of p-Groups of Class 2 Over the Rationals

In this work we analyze p-groups of class 2 G and H, with same rational group algebras. We prove that if QG = QH, then their commutators are equal and the centers, 𝒵(G) and 𝒵(H), have their orders preserved. We apply our results to Frattini Central p-groups, and we present an example of two groups of order p ⁷, with no isomorphic centers and different central cyclic components intersecting the cyclic components of the respective commutators groups.     

A Class of Nongraded Simple Lie Algebras

Abstract

Nongraded simple Lie algebras appear naturally in mathematical physics. In this paper, a new class of nongraded simple Lie algebras are presented based on the pairs (𝒜, 𝒟) consisting of a commutative associative unital algebra 𝒜 and a finite dimensional commutative derivation subalgebra 𝒟 such that 𝒜 is 𝒟-simple. The isomorphism classes of these nongraded Lie algebras are also determined and the structure space of these algebras is given explicitly.     

Commuting Graphs of Group Algebras

The commuting graph of a ring R, denoted by Γ(R), is a graph of all whose vertices are noncentral elements of R, and 2 distinct vertices x and y are adjacent if and only if xy = yx. In this article we investigate some graph-theoretic properties of Γ(kG), where G is a finite group, k is a field, and 0 ≠ |G| ∈k. Among other results it is shown that if G is a finite nonabelian group and k is an algebraically closed field, then Γ(kG) is not connected if and only if |G| = 6 or 8. For an arbitrary field k, we prove that Γ(kG) is connected if G is a nonabelian finite simple group or G′ ≠ G″ and G″ ≠ 1.     

Group Gradings on Polynomial Algebras

Let k be a field. We consider gradings on a polynomial algebra k[X₁,…, X_n] by an arbitrary abelian group G, such that the indeterminates are homogeneous elements of nontrivial degree. We classify the isomorphism types of such gradings, and we count them in the case where G is finite. We present some examples of good gradings and find a minimal set of generators of the subalgebra of elements of trivial degree.     

On the Commutative Twisted Group Algebras

Let G be an abelian group and let R be a commutative ring with identity. Denote by R _t G a commutative twisted group algebra (a commutative twisted group ring) of G over R, by ?(R) and ?(R _t G) the nil radicals of R and R _t G, respectively, by G _p the p-component of G and by G ₀ the torsion subgroup of G. We prove that:

1. If R is a ring of prime characteristic p, the multiplicative group R* of R is p-divisible and ?(R) = 0, then there exists a twisted group algebra R _{t 1} (G/G _p ) such that R _t G/?(R _t G) ? R _{t 1} (G/G _p ) as R-algebras;

2. If R is a ring of prime characterisitic p and R* is p-divisible, then ?(R _t G) = 0 if and only if ?(R) = 0 and G _p  = 1; and

3. If B(R) = 0, the orders of the elements of G ₀ are not zero divisors in R, H is any group and the commutative twisted group algebra R _t G is isomorphic as R-algebra to some twisted group algebra R _{t 1} H, then R _t G ₀ ? R _{t 1} H ₀ as R-algebras.

     

Group Algebras with the Bounded Splitting Property

For a large class of groups necessary and sufficient conditions are given for their group algebras to have the bounded splitting property.     

Group Rings Whose Symmetric Units are Solvable

Let K be an infinite field of characteristic different from 2, and G a group. Under suitable restrictions upon G, we classify the groups such that the symmetric units of KG satisfy the solvability identity (x ₁, x ₂,…, x _{2 ⁿ} ) ^o  = 1, for some n.     

Group Rings Whose Symmetric Units Generate an n-Engel Group

Let F be an infinite field of characteristic different from 2 and G a torsion group. Write 𝒰⁺(FG) for the set of units in the group ring FG that are symmetric with respect to the classical involution induced from the map g ? g ^?1, for all g ∈ G. We classify the groups such that ?𝒰⁺(FG)? is n-Engel.     

Unitary Units Satisfying a Group Identity

Let K be a nonabsolute field of characteristic p ≠ 2, G a locally finite group and KG its group algebra. Let ?: KG → KG denote the K-linear extension of an involution ? defined on G. In this article, we prove that if the subgroup 𝒰_?(KG), i.e., the ?-unitary units of KG, satisfies a group identity, then KG satisfies a polynomial identity. Moreover, in case the prime radical of KG is nilpotent, we characterize the groups G for which 𝒰_?(KG) satisfies a group identity.     

On Isomorphisms and Invariants of Finite Dimensional Complex Filiform Leibniz Algebras

In this article, we propose an approach classifying a class of filiform Leibniz algebras. The approach is based on algebraic invariants. The method allows to classify all filiform Leibniz algebras (including filiform Lie algebras) in a given fixed dimensional case.     

Graded Lie Algebras of Maximal Class

We study graded Lie algebras of maximal class over a field of positive characteristic . A. Shalev has constructed infinitely many pairwise non-isomorphic insoluble algebras of this kind, thus showing that these algebras are more complicated than might be suggested by considering only associated Lie algebras of p-groups of maximal class. Here we construct pairwise non-isomorphic such algebras, and soluble ones. Both numbers are shown to be best possible. We also exhibit classes of examples with a non-periodic structure. As in the case of groups, two-step centralizers play an important role.

     

On the Unit Groups of Commutative Modular Group Algebras of KT-Groups

ABSTRACT

In this article, we prove that the inner projection of a projective curve with higher linear syzygies has also higher linear syzygies. Specifically, if a very ample line bundle ? on a smooth projective curve X satisfies property N _p for p  ≥  1 and H ¹ (? ^? 2) =  0 , then ?( ?  q ) satisfies property N _{p ? 1} for any point q  ∈  X . We also give simple proofs of well-known theorems about syzygies and raise some questions related to the line bundles of degree 2 g which do not satisfy property N ₁ .     

Idempotent Units of Commutative Group Rings

We find a necessary and sufficient condition for every normalized unit in a commutative unitary group ring to be an idempotent unit. Our criterion reduces the general situation to the torsion case. This extends in some way results due to Karpilovsky [7 Karpilovsky , G. ( 1982 ). On units in commutative group rings . Arch. Math. (Basel) 38 : 420 – 422 . [Google Scholar], 8 Karpilovsky , G. ( 1983 ). On finite generation of unit groups of commutative group rings . Arch. Math. (Basel) 40 : 503 – 508 . [Google Scholar]] and Danchev [1-3 Danchev , P. V. ( 2008 ). Trivial units in commutative group algebras . Extr. Math. 23 : 49 – 60 . Danchev , P. V. ( 2009 ). Trivial units in abelian group algebras . Extr. Math. 24 : 47 – 53 . Danchev , P. V. ( 2009 ). Idempotent units in commutative group rings . Kochi J. Math. 4 : 61 – 68 . ].     

On Strongly Associative Group Algebras

Given a partial action α of a group G on the group algebra FH, where H is a finite group and F is a field whose characteristic p divides the order of H, we investigate the associativity question of the partial crossed product FH*_α G. If FH*_α G is associative for any G and any α, then FH is called “strongly associative.” Using a result of Dokuchaev and Exel (2005 Dokuchaev , M. , Exel , R. ( 2005 ). Associativity of crossed products by partial actions, enveloping actions and partial representations . Trans. Amer. Math. Soc. 357 : 1931 – 1952 .[Crossref], [Web of Science ®] , [Google Scholar]) we characterize the strongly associative modular group algebras FH for several classes of groups H.     

Minimal Idempotents of Twisted Group Algebras of Cyclic 2-Groups

For a field K of characteristic different from 2, we find the explicit form of the minimal idempotents of the twisted group algebra K_tg of a cyclic 2-group g over K.AMS Subject Classification (1991): primary 16S35, secondary 16U60.Partially supported by the Fund “NIMP’’ of Plovdiv University.     

Groups of Units of Finite Commutative Group Rings*

Let R be a finite commutative ring with identity and ? _{p ^d} be the cyclic group of prime power order. Define R? _{p ^d} to mean the group ring of ? _{p ^d} over R. We determine the structure of the group of units of R? _{p ^d} in the case when R is generated by an element whose order is not divisible by p.     

On Constantive Simple and Order-Primal Algebras

A finite algebra is said to be order-primal if its clone of all term operations is the set of all operations defined on A which preserve a given partial order ≤ on A. In this paper we study algebraic properties of order-primal algebras for connected ordered sets (A; ≤). Such order-primal algebras are constantive, simple and have no non-identical automorphisms. We show that in this case cannot have only unary fundamental operations or only one at least binary fundamental operation. We prove several properties of the varieties and the quasi-varieties generated by constantive and simple algebras and apply these properties to order-primal algebras. Further, we use the properties of order-primal algebras to formulate new primality criteria for finite algebras.* Research supported by the Hungarian research grant No. TO34137 and by the János Bolyai grant.** Research supported by the Thailand Research Fund.     

自反算子代数的导子和同构

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