Finite-dimensional simple modules over certain iterated skew polynomial rings (Q1346814)

The author constructs and classifies the finite dimensional simple modules over a class of algebras that includes the enveloping algebra \(U(\text{sl}_2(k))\), its quantized analog \(U_q(\text{sl}_2(k))\), and the quantized Weyl algebra \(A_1(k,q)\), as well as other quantum algebras of interest. The algebras in question are of the form \(A[y;\alpha][x;\alpha^{-1},\delta]\) where \(A\) is a commutative affine algebra over an algebraically closed field \(k\) and \(\delta\) is an \(\alpha^{-1}\)-derivation of \(A[y;\alpha]\) such that \(\delta|_A=0\) and \(\delta(y)=u-\rho\alpha(u)\) for some \(u\in A\) and \(\rho\in k^\times\). This construction generalizes the earlier one [introduced by the author in J. Algebra 156, 194-218 (1993; Zbl 0809.16052)], corresponding to the case \(\rho=1\). The prime and primitive ideals of these algebras are investigated by the author [in Math. Proc. Camb. Philos. Soc. 114, 407-425 (1993; Zbl 0804.16028)]. For a further extension and iteration of the construction see the author's paper [J. Algebra 174, 267-281 (1995)].