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Generators of simple Lie algebras II

Representation Theory 2008-06-30 v1

Abstract

This paper is a continuation of earlier work on generators of simple Lie algebras in arbitrary characteristic (see arXiv:0708.1711). We show that, in contrast to classical Lie algebras, simple graded Lie algebras of Cartan type S,H or K never enjoy the 'one-and-a-half generation' property. The methods rely on a study of centralisers in Cartan type Lie algebras.

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@article{arxiv.0806.4496,
  title  = {Generators of simple Lie algebras II},
  author = {Jean-Marie Bois},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0806.4496},
  year   = {2008}
}

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11 pages

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