arXiv research

We study possible cases of complex simple graded Lie algebras of depth 2, which are the Tanaka prolongations of pseudo $H$-type Lie algebras arising through representation of Clifford algebras. We show that the complex simple Lie algebras of type $B_n$ with $|2|$-grading do not contain non-Heisenberg pseudo $H$-type Li…

The paper investigates gradings of complex simple Lie algebras, focusing on $|3|$-gradings and their algebraic structures.

An indecomposable Lie group with Riemannian bi-invariant metric is always simple and hence Einstein. For indefinite metrics this is no longer true, not even for simple Lie groups. We study the question of whether a semi-Riemannian bi-invariant metric is conformal to an Einstein metric. We obtain results for all three c…

Lie groups of automorphisms of cotangent bundles of Lie groups are completely characterized and interesting results are obtained. We give prominence to the fact that the Lie groups of automorphisms of cotangent bundles of Lie groups are super symmetric Lie groups. In the cases of orthogonal Lie lgebras, semi-simple Lie…

It is shown that the non-trivial cocycles on simple Lie algebras may be used to introduce antisymmetric multibrackets which lead to higher-order Lie algebras, the definition of which is given. Their generalised Jacobi identities turn out to be satisfied by the antisymmetric tensors (or higher-order `structure constants…

Geometrically proves Lie algebras are identified by their Iwasawa subalgebras.

Geometric models for Lie algebras from simple singularities.

Classifies non-integrable distributions with simple infinite-dimensional Lie superalgebras of symmetries.

Vogel's construction links knot invariants to Lie algebras, revealing new insights.

Computes Lie algebra structure constants using a graphical calculus.

High-order Klein geometries constructed using Lie algebras.

We present structural properties of Lie algebras admitting symmetric, invariant and nondegenerate bilinear forms. We show that these properties are not satisfied by nilradicals of parabolic subalgebras of real split forms of complex simple Lie algebras, neither by 2-step nilpotent Lie algebras associated with graphs, w…

The structure of a solvable Lie groups admitting an Einstein left-invariant metric is, in a sense, completely determined by the nilradical of its Lie algebra. We give an easy-to-check necessary and sufficient condition for a nilpotent algebra to be an Einstein nilradical whose Einstein derivation has simple eigenvalues…

This is an expository paper in which we explain how basic, standard, results about simple Lie algebras can be obtained by geometric arguments, following ideas of Cartan, Richardson and others.

We consider a method popular in the literature of associating a two-step nilpotent Lie algebra with a finite simple graph. We prove that the two-step nilpotent Lie algebras associated with two graphs are Lie isomorphic if and only if the graphs from which they arise are isomorphic.

Classifies Zariski closures of positive representations in Lie groups.

The study connects hypergraphs to strong homotopy Lie algebras.

The present paper contains a systematic study of the structure of metric Lie algebras, i.e., finite-dimensional real Lie algebras equipped with a non-degenerate invariant symmetric bilinear form. We show that any metric Lie algebra without simple ideals has the structure of a so called balanced quadratic extension of a…

In this work we introduce an obstruction for the existence of symplectic structures on nilpotent Lie algebras. Indeed, a necessary condition is presented in terms of the cohomology of the Lie algebra. Using this obstruction we obtain both positive and negative results on the existence of symplectic structures on a larg…

The main purpose of the paper is to study hyperkahler structures from the viewpoint of symplectic geometry. We introduce a notion of hypersymplectic structures which encompasses that of hyperkahler structures. Motivated by the work of Kronheimer on (co)adjoint orbits of semi-simple Lie algebras, we define hyper-Lie Poi…

These notes are devoted to the multiple generalization of a Lie algebra introduced by A.M.Vinogradov and M.M.Vinogradov. We compare definitions of such algebras in the usual and invariant case. Furthermore, we show that there are no simple $n$-ary Lie algebras of type $(n-1,l)$ for $l>0$.

After a self-contained introduction to Lie algebra cohomology, we present some recent applications in mathematics and in physics. Contents: 1. Preliminaries: L_X, i_X, d 2. Elementary differential geometry on Lie groups 3. Lie algebra cohomology: a brief introduction 4. Symmetric polynomials and higher order cocycles 5…

New proof shows Lie algebras are rigid under certain conditions.

The paper finds formulas for flat models of certain Lie algebras.

Constructs Lie algebras from labeled directed graphs and identifies properties of these algebras.

Formula derived for Lie algebra E8's bracket.

Study on simplicity of Lie skew braces, proving new results for compact cases.

The paper finds symplectic compactifications of coadjoint orbits.

Following our approach to metric Lie algebras developed in math.DG/0312243 we propose a way of understanding pseudo-Riemannian symmetric spaces which are not semi-simple. We introduce cohomology sets (called quadratic cohomology) associated with orthogonal modules of Lie algebras with involution. Then we construct a fu…

New method constructs nilpotent Lie algebras from quivers.

The paper constructs new algebraic structures from Lie algebras and ternary Nambu-Lie algebras, leading to Yang-Baxter operators.

Study left-invariant pseudo-Riemannian metrics on Lie groups using moving bracket approach.

Study on pre-Lie structures for semisimple Lie algebras over C.

We study finite dimensional almost and quasi-effective prolongations of nilpotent Z-graded Lie algebras, especially focusing on those having a decomposable reductive structural subalgebra. Our assumptions generalize effectiveness and algebraicity and are appropriate to obtain Levi-Malčev and Levi-Chevalley decompositio…

For various series of complex semi-simple Lie algebras $\fg (t)$ equipped with irreducible representations $V(t)$, we decompose the tensor powers of $V(t)$ into irreducible factors in a uniform manner, using a tool we call {\it diagram induction}. In particular, we interpret the decompostion formulas of Deligne \cite{d…

Revives Vogel's diagrammatic technique for universal Lie algebra computations.

Nilpotent Lie algebras obtained from ordered sets and quivers are algebraic Ricci solitons.

Develops a spectral sequence for Lie group actions on manifolds.

Using octonions and the triality property of Spin(8), we find explicit formulae for the Lie brackets of the exceptional simple real Lie algebras $\mathfrak{f}_4$ and $\mathfrak{f}^*_4$, i.e. the Lie algebras of the isometry groups of the Cayley projective plane and the Cayley hyperbolic plane. As an application, we cla…

We present a new proof of the classification of complex simple Lie algebras via the projective geometry of homogeneous varieties. Our proof proceeds by constructing homogeneous varieties using the ideals of the secant and tangential varieties of homogeneous varieties already constructed. Our algorithms make no referenc…

We obtain algebraic Frobenius manifolds from classical $W$-algebras associated to subregular nilpotent elements in simple Lie algebras of type $D_r$ where $r$ is even and $E_r$. The resulting Frobenius manifolds are certain hypersurfaces in the total spaces of semiuniversal deformation of simple hypersurface singularit…

We obtain polynomial Frobenius manifolds from classical $W$-algebras associated to regular nilpotent elements in simple Lie algebras using the related opposite Cartan subalgebras.

Solves classification of compact Clifford-Klein forms for specific Lie groups.

New weight systems derived from a specific Lie algebra for knot invariants.

Dani and Mainkar introduced a method for constructing a 2-step nilpotent Lie algebra $\mathfrak{n}_G$ from a simple directed graph $G$ in 2005. There is a natural inner product on $\mathfrak{n}_G$ arising from the construction. We study geometric properties of the associated simply connected 2-step nilpotent Lie group …

Characterizes invariant spinors on flag manifolds.

The Killing operator on a Riemannian manifold is a linear differential operator on vector fields whose kernel provides the infinitesimal Riemannian symmetries. The Killing operator is best understood in terms of its prolongation, which entails some simple tensor identities. These simple identities can be viewed as aris…

We study the isotropy representation of real flag manifolds associated to simple Lie algebras that are split real forms of complex simple Lie algebras. For each Dynkin diagram the invariant irreducible subspaces for the compact part of the isotropy subgroup are described. Contrary to the complex flag manifolds the deco…