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How to realize Lie algebras by vector fields

Representation Theory 2009-11-11 v1

Abstract

An algorithm for embedding finite dimensional Lie algebras into Lie algebras of vector fields (and Lie superalgebras into Lie superalgebras of vector fields) is offered in a way applicable over ground fields of any characteristic. The algorithm is illustrated by reproducing Cartan's interpretations of the Lie algebra of G(2) as the Lie algebra that preserves certain non-integrable distributions. Similar algorithm and interpretation are applicable to other exceptional simple Lie algebras, as well as to all non-exceptional simple ones and many non-simple ones, and to many Lie superalgebras.

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@article{arxiv.math/0509472,
  title  = {How to realize Lie algebras by vector fields},
  author = {Irina Shchepochkina},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0509472},
  year   = {2009}
}

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17 pages, LaTeX