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Lie algebroids are curved Lie algebras

Algebraic Topology 2021-09-06 v2 Differential Geometry Quantum Algebra

Abstract

We show that there is an equivalence of \infty-categories between Lie algebroids and certain kinds of curved Lie algebras. For this we develop a method to study the \infty-category of curved Lie algebras using the homotopy theory of algebras over a complete operad.

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@article{arxiv.2103.10728,
  title  = {Lie algebroids are curved Lie algebras},
  author = {Damien Calaque and Ricardo Campos and Joost Nuiten},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2103.10728},
  year   = {2021}
}

Comments

Added a new section with examples and applications. Corrected minor mistakes throughout. Comments are still welcome