Classical Lie algebras

The classical Lie algebras are finite-dimensional Lie algebras over a field which can be classified into four types , , and , where for the general linear Lie algebra and the identity matrix:

  • , the special linear Lie algebra;
  • , the odd-dimensional orthogonal Lie algebra;
  • , the symplectic Lie algebra; and
  • , the even-dimensional orthogonal Lie algebra.

Except for the low-dimensional cases and , the classical Lie algebras are simple.[1][2]

The Moyal algebra is an infinite-dimensional Lie algebra that contains all classical Lie algebras as subalgebras.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Antonino, Sciarrino; Paul, Sorba (2000-01-01). Dictionary on Lie algebras and superalgebras. Academic Press. ISBN 9780122653407. OCLC 468609320.
  2. ^ Sthanumoorthy, Neelacanta (18 April 2016). Introduction to finite and infinite dimensional lie (super)algebras. Amsterdam Elsevie. ISBN 9780128046753. OCLC 952065417.