Extensions of modules for infinitesimal algebraic groups (Q1123978)

Let G be a semi-simple algebraic group over a field of positive characteristic and denote by T a maximal torus in G. For \(n>0\) we have a Frobenius homomorphism \(F_ n: G\to G\), and the (scheme theoretic) kernel of this is denoted \(G_ n\). The author now studies extensions of \(G_ nT\)-modules. In particular, he proves that Lusztig's conjecture for the characters of simple G-modules is equivalent to the statement that certain \(G_ 1T\)-modules are semi-simple. This is analogous to a similar result by the reviewer [see Adv. Math. 60, 125-153 (1986; Zbl 0598.20044)], but there are several advantages in working with \(G_ 1T\)- modules instead of G-modules. Also the author explores the relationship between G-extensions and \(G_ nT\)-extensions, and he computes certain such extensions. This last result should be compared with the work of \textit{S. Doty} and \textit{J. Sullivan} [see Pac. J. Math. 130, 253-273 (1987; Zbl 0656.14027)].