On Real Simple Left-symmetric Algebras

In this article, we commence to study the real (simple) left-symmetric algebras. From the known classification of certain complex (semi)simple left-symmetric algebras, we classify their corresponding real forms. We not only obtain the classification of real simple left-symmetric algebras in low dimensions, but also find certain examples of real simple left-symmetric algebras in higher dimensions. In particular, there exists a complex simple left-symmetric algebra without any real form. We also give a geometric construction for a class of real simple left-symmetric algebras. At last, we apply the classification results to study some structures related to geometry.     

Bijective 1-Cocycles and Classification of 3-Dimensional Left-Symmetric Algebras

Left-symmetric algebras have close relations with many important fields in mathematics and mathematical physics. Their classification is very complicated due to the nonassociativity. In this article, we re-study the correspondence between left-symmetric algebras and the bijective 1-cocycles. Then a procedure is provided to classify left-symmetric algebras in terms of classification of equivalent classes of bijective 1-cocycles. As an example, the 3-dimensional complex left-symmetric algebras are classified.     

LEFT-SYMMETRIC ALGEBRAS AND COMPLETE LIE ALGEBRAS

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we discuss compatible left-symmetric algebra structures on some complete Lie algebras, and as an application, we obtain all the derivations of such left-symmetric algebras.     

Nijenhuis geometry II: Left-symmetric algebras and linearization problem for Nijenhuis operators

A field of endomorphisms R is called a Nijenhuis operator if its Nijenhuis torsion vanishes. In this work we study a specific kind of singular points of R called points of scalar type. We show that the tangent space at such points possesses a natural structure of a left-symmetric algebra (also known as pre-Lie or Vinberg-Kozul algebras). Following Weinstein's approach to linearization of Poisson structures, we state the linearisation problem for Nijenhuis operators and give an answer in terms of non-degenerate left-symmetric algebras. In particular, in dimension 2, we give classification of non-degenerate left-symmetric algebras for the smooth category and, with some small gaps, for the analytic one. These two cases, analytic and smooth, differ. We also obtain a complete classification of two-dimensional real left-symmetric algebras, which may be an interesting result on its own.     

Left-symmetric algebras of derivations of free algebras

A structure of a left-symmetric algebra on the set of all derivations of a free algebra is introduced such that its commutator algebra becomes the usual Lie algebra of derivations. Left and right nilpotent elements of left-symmetric algebras of derivations are studied. Simple left-symmetric algebras of derivations and Novikov algebras of derivations are described. It is also proved that the positive part of the left-symmetric algebra of derivations of a free nonassociative symmetric m-ary algebra in one free variable is generated by one derivation and some right nilpotent derivations are described.     

On a Remarkable Class of Left-symmetric Algebras and its Relationship with the Class of Novikov Algebras

We discuss locally simply transitive affine actions of Lie groups G on finite-dimensional vector spaces such that the commutator subgroup [G, G] is acting by translations. In other words, we consider left-symmetric algebras satisfying the identity [x, y]·z = 0. We derive some basic characterizations of such left-symmetric algebras, and we highlight their relationships with the so-called Novikov algebras and derivation algebras.     

Left-symmetric superalgebra structures on the N = 2 superconformal algebras

The super-Virasoro algebras, also known as the superconformal algebras, are nontrivial graded extensions of the Virasoro algebra to Lie superalgebra version. In this paper, we classify the compatible left-symmetric superalgebra structures on the N = 2 Ramond and Neveu–Schwarz superconformal algebras under certain conditions, which generalizes the corresponding results for the Witt, Virasoro and super Virasoro algebras.     

Left-symmetric algebras, or pre-Lie algebras in geometry and physics

In this survey article we discuss the origin, theory and applications of left-symmetric algebras (LSAs in short) in geometry in physics. Recently Connes, Kreimer and Kontsevich have introduced LSAs in mathematical physics (QFT and renormalization theory), where the name pre-Lie algebras is used quite often. Already Cayley wrote about such algebras more than hundred years ago. Indeed, LSAs arise in many different areas of mathematics and physics. We attempt to give a survey of the fields where LSAs play an important role. Furthermore we study the algebraic theory of LSAs such as structure theory, radical theory, cohomology theory and the classification of simple LSAs. We also discuss applications to faithful Lie algebra representations.     

On a class of Lie groups with a left invariant flat pseudo-metric

The study of the Lie groups with a left invariant flat pseudo-metric is equivalent to the study of the left-symmetric algebras with a nondegenerate left invariant bilinear form. In this paper, we consider such a structure satisfying an additional condition that there is a decomposition into a direct sum of the underlying vector spaces of two isotropic subalgebras. Moreover, there is a new underlying algebraic structure, namely, a special L-dendriform algebra and then there is a bialgebra structure which is equivalent to the above structure. The study of coboundary cases leads to a construction from an analogue of the classical Yang–Baxter equation.     

Left-symmetric algebras and homogeneous improper affine spheres

The nonzero level sets in n-dimensional flat affine space of a translationally homogeneous function are improper affine spheres if and only if the Hessian determinant of the function is equal to a nonzero constant multiple of the nth power of the function. The exponentials of the characteristic polynomials of certain left-symmetric algebras yield examples of such functions whose level sets are analogues of the generalized Cayley hypersurface of Eastwood–Ezhov. There are found purely algebraic conditions sufficient for the characteristic polynomial of the left-symmetric algebra to have the desired properties. Precisely, it suffices that the algebra has triangularizable left multiplication operators and the trace of the right multiplication is a Koszul form for which right multiplication by the dual idempotent is projection along its kernel, which equals the derived Lie subalgebra of the left-symmetric algebra.     

On the Variations of $G_2%

In [1], Shen Guangyu constructed several classes of new simple Lie algebras of characteristic 2, which are called the variations of $G_2$. In this paper, the authors investigate their derivation algebras. It is shown that $G_2$ and its variations all possess unique nondegenerate associative forms. The authors also find some nonsingular derivations of $V_iG$ for $i=3,4,5,6,$ and thereby construct some left-symmetric structures on $V_iG$ for $i=3,4,5,6.$ Some errors about the variations of $sl(3,F)$ in [1] are corrected.     

ON THE VARIATIONS OF G_2

In [1], Shen Guangyu constructed several classes of new simple Lie algebras of characteristic 2, which are called the variations of G2. In this paper, the authors investigate their derivation algebras. It is shown that G2 and its variations all possess unique nondegenerate associative forms. The authors also find some nonsingular derivations of ViG for i = 3,4, 5, 6, and thereby construct some left-symmetric structures on Vi G for i = 3,4,5,6. Some errors about the variations of sl(3, F) in [1] are corrected.     

Hyper-para-Kähler Lie algebras with abelian complex structures and their classification up to dimension 8

Hyper-para-Kähler structures on Lie algebras where the complex structure is abelian are studied. We show that there is a one-to-one correspondence between such hyper-para-Kähler Lie algebras and complex commutative (hence, associative) symplectic left-symmetric algebras admitting a semilinear map \(K_s\) verifying certain algebraic properties. Such equivalence allows us to give a complete classification, up to holomorphic isomorphism, of pairs \(({\mathfrak g},J)\) of 8-dimensional Lie algebras endowed with abelian complex structures which admit hyper-para-Kähler structures.     

A note on the left-symmetric algebraic structures of the Witt algebra

In Tang and Bai [Math Nachr. 2012;285:922–935] classified a class of non-graded left-symmetric algebraic structures on the Witt algebra under a certain rational condition. In this note, we show that this rational condition is not necessary. This leads to a more elegant classification of the left-symmetric algebraic structures and Novikov algebraic structures on the Witt algebra.     

Sharply transitive linear algebraic groups

We study Zariski-closed linear groupsG GL _n (k) over fieldsk of characteristic 0 which act sharply transitively on the non-zero vectors ofk ⁿ . For square-freen, orn15, or ifk has cohomological dimension 1 we obtain a complete classification (i.e. a reduction to questions about associative division algebras). The main tools are representation theory of Lie algebras over algebraically closed and non-closed fields, and results about simple associative algebras in order to control the interplay between linear Lie algebras and the associative algebras generated by them. The relation to nearfields and left-symmetric division algebras is also discussed.     

Left-symmetric algebra structures on the twisted Heisenberg-Virasoro algebra

The compatible left-symmetric algebra structures on the twisted Heisenberg-Virasoro algebra with some natural grading conditions are completely determined. The results of the earlier work on left-symmetric algebra structures on the Virasoro algebra play an essential role in determining these compatible structures. As a corollary, any such left-symmetric algebra contains an infinite-dimensional nontrivial subalgebra that is also a submodule of the regular module.     

Left-symmetric algebra structures on the W-algebra W(2, 2)

We study the compatible left-symmetric algebra structures on the W-algebra W(2, 2) with some natural grading conditions. The results of earlier work on left-symmetric algebra structures on the Virasoro algebra play an essential role in determining these compatible structures. As a corollary, any such left-symmetric algebra contains an infinite-dimensional trivial subalgebra that is also a submodule of the regular module.     

Left-symmetric algebras for

We study the classification problem for left-symmetric algebras with commutation Lie algebra in characteristic . The problem is equivalent to the classification of étale affine representations of . Algebraic invariant theory is used to characterize those modules for the algebraic group which belong to affine étale representations of . From the classification of these modules we obtain the solution of the classification problem for . As another application of our approach, we exhibit left-symmetric algebra structures on certain reductive Lie algebras with a one-dimensional center and a non-simple semisimple ideal.

     

Realizing ultragraph Leavitt path algebras as Steinberg algebras

In this article, we realize the finite range ultragraph Leavitt path algebras as Steinberg algebras. This realization allows us to use the groupoid approach to obtain structural results about these algebras. Using the skew product of groupoids, we show that ultragraph Leavitt path algebras are graded von Neumann regular rings. We characterize strongly graded ultragraph Leavitt path algebras and show that every ultragraph Leavitt path algebra is semiprimitive. Moreover, we characterize irreducible representations of ultragraph Leavitt path algebras. We also show that ultragraph Leavitt path algebras can be realized as Cuntz-Pimsner rings.     

Classification of three-dimensional zeropotent algebras over an algebraically closed field

A nonassociative algebra is defined to be zeropotent if the square of any element is zero. Zeropotent algebras are exactly the same as anticommutative algebras when the characteristic of the ground field is not two. The class of zeropotent algebras properly contains that of Lie algebras. In this paper, we give a complete classification of three-dimensional zeropotent algebras over an algebraically closed field of characteristic not equal to two. By restricting the result to the subclass of Lie algebras, we can obtain a classification of three-dimensional complex Lie algebras, which is in accordance with the conventional one.