On primitive Jordan algebras (Q1320145)

The authors have classified the primitive Jordan algebras over a field of characteristic \(\neq 2\). This classification is based on that of \textit{E. Zelmanov} [Sib. Math. J. 24, 73-85 (1983); translation from Sib. Mat. Zh. 24, No. 1(137), 89-104 (1983; Zbl 0534.17009)] concerning prime nondegenerate Jordan algebras, and on the following theorems which certainly are of independent interest. 1) Let \(J\) be a Jordan algebra, and \(I\) a nonzero ideal of \(J\). If \(J\) is primitive then so is \(I\). The opposite assertion holds, too, under the assumption of \(J\) being prime. 2. If \(J\) is a primitive special Jordan algebra then each tight (associative) envelope of \(J\) is a primitive associative algebra.