Nonassociative cyclic extensions of fields and central simple algebras

We define nonassociative cyclic extensions of degree m of both fields and central simple algebras over fields. If a suitable field contains a primitive mth (resp., qth) root of unity, we show that suitable nonassociative generalized cyclic division algebras yield nonassociative cyclic extensions of degree m (resp., qs). Some of Amitsur's classical results on non-commutative associative cyclic extensions of both fields and central simple algebras are obtained as special cases.     

Limits of rank 4 Azumaya algebras and applications to desingularization

It is shown that the schematic image of the scheme of Azumaya algebra structures on a vector bundle of rank 4 over any base scheme is separated, of finite type, smooth of relative dimension 13 and geometrically irreducible over that base and that this construction base-changes well. This fully generalizes Seshadri’s theorem in [16] that the variety of specializations of (2 x 2)-matrix algebras is smooth in characteristic ≠ 2. As an application, a construction of Seshadri in [16] is shown in a characteristic-free way to desingularize the moduli space of rank 2 even degree semi-stable vector bundles on a complete curve. As another application, a construction of Nori over ℤ (Appendix, [16]) is extended to the case of a normal domain which is a universally Japanese (Nagata) ring and is shown to desingularize the Artin moduli space [1] of invariants of several matrices in rank 2. This desingularization is shown to have a good specialization property if the Artin moduli space has geometrically reduced fibers — for example this happens over ℤ. Essential use is made of Kneser’s concept [8] of ‘semi-regular quadratic module’. For any free quadratic module of odd rank, a formula linking the half-discriminant and the values of the quadratic form on its radical is derived.     

Isomorphism problems and groups of automorphisms for generalized Weyl algebras

We present solutions to isomorphism problems for various generalized Weyl algebras, including deformations of type-A Kleinian singularities and the algebras similar to introduced by S. P. Smith. For the former, we generalize results of Dixmier on the first Weyl algebra and the minimal primitive factors of by finding sets of generators for the group of automorphisms.

     

H-separable Hopf Galois Extensions and Azumaya Algebra

1 IntroductionLet A/R be a ring extension with the common identity 1. A/R is said to be separable if theA-bimodule homomorphism of A @R A onto A defined by a @ 5-a6 splits. A separableextension over a non-commutative ring generalizes that over a commutative ring which wasdiscussed in [1]. Hirata introduced anOther kind of separable extensions called H-separabeones (see [2]). A/R is said to be H-separable if A @R A is isomorphic as an A-bimoduleto a direct sumrnand of A". riom {2, Theor…     

The Invariant Subrings of an Azumaya Galois Extension

Let B be an Azumaya Galois extension or a DeMeyer-Kanzaki Galois extension with Galois group G. Equivalent conditions are given for a separable subextension of a Galois extension in the skew group ring B * G being an invariant subring of a subgroup of the Galois group G.AMS Subject Classification (2000): 16S35, 16W20.     

The Brauer group of Yetter-Drinfel'd module algebras

Let be a Hopf algebra with bijective antipode. In a previous paper, we introduced -Azumaya Yetter-Drinfel'd module algebras, and the Brauer group classifying them. We continue our study of , and we generalize some properties that were previously known for the Brauer-Long group. We also investigate separability properties for -Azumaya algebras, and this leads to the notion of strongly separable -Azumaya algebra, and to a new subgroup of the Brauer group .

     

On Frobenius algebras and the quantum Yang-Baxter equation

It is shown that every Frobenius algebra over a commutative ring determines a class of solutions of the quantum Yang-Baxter equation, which forms a subbimodule of its tensor square. Moreover, this subbimodule is free of rank one as a left (right) submodule. An explicit form of a generator is given in terms of the Frobenius homomorphism. It turns out that the generator is invertible in the tensor square if and only if the algebra is Azumaya.

     

A Note on K-Theory of Azumaya Algebras

For an Azumaya algebra A which is free over its centre R, we prove that K-theory of A is isomorphic to K-theory of R up to its rank torsions. We conclude that K _i (A, ?/m) = K _i (R, ?/m) for any m relatively prime to the rank and i ≥ 0. This covers, for example, K-theory of division algebras, K-theory of Azumaya algebras over semilocal rings, and K-theory of graded central simple algebras indexed by a totally ordered abelian group.     

Quantum Yang-Baxter module algebras

LetH be a quantum group over a commutative ringR. We introduce the concept of quantum Yang-BaxterH-module algebra, generalizing the notion ofH-dimodule algebra in the case whereH is commutative, cocommutative and faithfully projective. After discussing some examples, we introduceH-Azumaya algebras. The set of quivalence classes ofH-Azumaya algebras can be made into a group, called the Brauer group of the quantum groupH. This group is a generalization of the Brauer-Long group.This author wishes to thank the Department of Mathematics, UIA, for its hospitality and financial support during the time when most of this paper was written.     

Local automorphisms of standard operator algebras

Let X be an infinite-dimensional separable real or complex Banach space and A a closed standard operator algebra on X. Then every local automorphism of A is an automorphism. The assumptions of infinite-dimensionality, separability, and closeness are all indispensable.     

Linear gradings of polynomial algebras

Let k be a field, let be a finite group. We describe linear -gradings of the polynomial algebra k[x ₁, ..., x _m ] such that the unit component is a polynomial k-algebra.      

Local automorphisms of operator algebras on Banach spaces

In this paper we extend a result of Semrl stating that every 2-local automorphism of the full operator algebra on a separable infinite dimensional Hilbert space is an automorphism. In fact, besides separable Hilbert spaces, we obtain the same conclusion for the much larger class of Banach spaces with Schauder bases. The proof rests on an analogous statement concerning the 2-local automorphisms of matrix algebras for which we present a short proof. The need to get such a proof was formulated in Semrl's paper.

     

Obstructions to lifting automorphisms of free algebras

ABSTRACT

A monomial basis and a filtration of subalgebras for the universal enveloping algebra 𝔘(𝔤 _l ) of a complex simple Lie algebra 𝔤 _l of type A _l is given in this note. In particular, a new multiplicity formula for the Weyl module V(λ) of 𝔘(𝔤 _l ) is obtained in this note.     

A quadratic form approach to Construction A of lattices over cyclic algebras

We propose a construction of lattices from (skew-) polynomial codes, by endowing quotients of some ideals in both number fields and cyclic algebras with a suitable trace form. We give criteria for unimodularity. This yields integral and unimodular lattices with a multiplicative structure. Examples are provided.     

Weighted infinitesimal unitary bialgebras,pre-Lie,matrix algebras,and polynomial algebras

Motivated by comatrix coalgebras, we introduce the concept of a Newtonian comatrix coalgebra. We construct an infinitesimal unitary bialgebra on matrix algebras, via the construction of a suitable coproduct. As a consequence, a Newtonian comatrix coalgebra is established. Furthermore, an infinitesimal unitary Hopf algebra, under the view of Aguiar, is constructed on matrix algebras. By the close relationship between pre-Lie algebras and infinitesimal unitary bialgebras, we erect a pre-Lie algebra and a new Lie algebra on matrix algebras. Finally, a weighted infinitesimal unitary bialgebra on non-commutative polynomial algebras is also given.