Lie algebras admitting non-singular prederivations (Q1384929): Difference between revisions

Let \(L\) be a Lie algebra over a field of characteristic 0. A famous result of \textit{N. Jacobson} [Proc. Am. Math. Soc. 6, 281-283 (1955; Zbl 0064.27002)] is that if \(L\) admits a non-singular derivation, then \(L\) is nilpotent. The author extends this result to prederivations for real and complex Lie algebras. He then gives an example of a Lie algebra all of whose derivations are nilpotent (hence singular). This extends an example of \textit{J. Dixmier} and \textit{W. G. Lister} [Proc. Am. Math. Soc. 8, 155-158 (1957; Zbl 0079.04802)].