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Dimension and classification of general composition algebras

Conference · · Hadronic J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6644969
Any finite-dimensional composition algebra A over a field F of characteristic not 2 is proven to have dimensions only 1, 2, 4, or 8. If we also stipulate that A is a flexible division algebra over a cubically closed field F, then the algegra A must be either a Hurwitz, a para-Hurwitz, or an eight-dimensional pseudo-octonion algegra. Also, it has been proven that any power-associative composition algebra over a field F of characteristic not equal to 2, and not equal to 3 must be a Hurwitz algebra, if A is finite-dimensional. Some new division algebras were constructed from any division-composition algebra.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, NY
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ER13065
OSTI ID:
6644969
Report Number(s):
CONF-8008162-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Hadronic J.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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