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On gradings of matrix algebras and descent theory

Rings and Algebras 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

We classify gradings on matrix algebras by a finite abelian group. A grading is called good if all elementary matrices are homogeneous. For cyclic groups, all gradings on a matrix algebra over an algebraically closed field are good. We can count the number of good gradings by a cyclic group. Using descent theory, we classify non-good gradings on a matrix algebra that become good after a base extension.

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@article{arxiv.math/0107148,
  title  = {On gradings of matrix algebras and descent theory},
  author = {S. Caenepeel and S. Dăscălescu and C. Năstăsescu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0107148},
  year   = {2007}
}

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13 pages