Quasi-filiform Leibniz algebras of maximum length

The n-dimensional p-filiform Leibniz algebras of maximum length have already been studied with 0 ≤ p ≤ 2. For Lie algebras whose nilindex is equal to n−2 there is only one characteristic sequence, (n − 2, 1, 1), while in Leibniz theory we obtain the two possibilities: (n − 2, 1, 1) and (n − 2, 2). The first case (the 2-filiform case) is already known. The present paper deals with the second case, i.e., quasi-filiform non-Lie-Leibniz algebras of maximum length. Therefore this work completes the study of the maximum length of the Leibniz algebras with nilindex n − p with 0 ≤ p ≤ 2.     

Thin Leibniz algebras

In this paper, we study the Darboux transformation of the Darboux-Treibich-Verdier equation. On the basis of this transformation, we construct a generalization of the Darboux transformation to the case of the Heun equation and to other linear ordinary differential equations of second order. Examples are given.     

Rational homotopy of Leibniz algebras

We construct a non-commutative rational homotopy theory by replacing the pair (Lie algebras, commutative algebras) by the pair (Leibniz algebras, Leibniz-dual algebras). Both pairs are Koszul dual in the sense of operads (Ginzburg–Kapranov). We prove the existence of minimal models and the Hurewicz theorem in this framework. We define Leibniz spheres and prove that their homotopy is periodic. Received: 19 September 1997 / Revised version: 23 February 1998     

Conformal representations of Leibniz algebras

We study the embedding construction of Lie dialgebras (Leibniz algebras) into conformal algebras. This construction leads to the concept of a conformal representation of Leibniz algebras. We prove that each (finite-dimensional) Leibniz algebra possesses a faithful linear representation (of finite type). As a corollary we give a new proof of the Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt theorem for Leibniz algebras.     

On the toroidal Leibniz algebras

Toroidal Leibniz algebras are the universal central extensions of the iterated loop algebras g×C[t1^±1,...,tv^±1] in the category of Leibniz algebras. In this paper, some properties and representations of toroidal Leibniz algebras are studied. Some general theories of central extensions of Leibniz algebras are also obtained.     

The Schur Lie-multiplier of Leibniz algebras

Abstract

For a free presentation 0 → τ → → → 0 of a Leibniz algebra , the Baer invariant is called the Schur multiplier of relative to the Liezation functor or Schur Lie-multiplier. For a two-sided ideal of a Leibniz algebra , we construct a four-term exact sequence relating the Schur Lie-multipliers of and /, which is applied to study and characterize Lie-nilpotency, Lie-stem covers and Lie-capability of Leibniz algebras.     

Derived brackets and sh Leibniz algebras

We develop a general framework for the construction of various derived brackets. We show that suitably deforming the differential of a graded Leibniz algebra extends the derived bracket construction and leads to the notion of strong homotopy (sh) Leibniz algebra. We discuss the connections among homotopy algebra theory, deformation theory and derived brackets. We prove that the derived bracket construction induces a map from suitably defined deformation theory equivalence classes to the isomorphism classes of sh Leibniz algebras.     

Description of some classes of Leibniz algebras

In this paper we describe the isomorphism classes of finite-dimensional complex Leibniz algebras whose quotient algebra with respect to the ideal generated by squares is isomorphic to the direct sum of three-dimensional simple Lie algebra sl₂ and a three-dimensional solvable ideal. We choose a basis of the isomorphism classes’ representatives and give explicit multiplication tables.     

The nilpotency of Leibniz algebras with Engel condition

It is proved that a Leibniz algebra over a field of zero characteristic with the Engel condition is nilpotent.     

Criteria for solvability and supersolvability in Leibniz algebras

Leibniz algebras are certain generalization of Lie algebras. Recently, analyzing the structure of subalgebras, David Towers gave some criteria for the solvability and supersolvability of Lie algebras. In this paper we define analogues concepts for Leibniz algebras and extend some of these results on solvability and supersolvability to that of Leibniz algebras.     

On liezation of the Leibniz algebras and its applications

We consider some the fundamental properties of the Leibniz algebras. Some results were known before, but in the paper they are proved by a single method of liezation—the transition to a Lie algebra, which gives for a number of cases greatly simplified proof. There are also some new results.