The lie structure of enveloping algebras

D. M. Riley, A. Shalev

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Abstract

This paper examines the Lie structure of restricted universal enveloping algebras u(L) over fields of characteristic p > 0. It is determined precisely when u(L), considered as a Lie algebra, is soluble (for p > 2), nilpotent, or satisfies the Engel condition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)46-61
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Algebra
Volume162
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1993

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