Decomposition algebras and axial algebras

DOI10.1016/J.JALGEBRA.2020.02.027zbMATH Open1471.17003arXiv1905.03481OpenAlexW2944123078MaRDI QIDQ2178506FDOQ2178506

Authors: Tom De Medts, Simon F. Peacock, Michiel Van Couwenberghe, S. Shpectorov 

Publication date: 11 May 2020

Published in: Journal of Algebra (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: We introduce decomposition algebras as a natural generalization of axial algebras, Majorana algebras and the Griess algebra. They remedy three limitations of axial algebras: (1) They separate fusion laws from specific values in a field, thereby allowing repetition of eigenvalues; (2) They allow for decompositions that do not arise from multiplication by idempotents; (3) They admit a natural notion of homomorphisms, making them into a nice category. We exploit these facts to strengthen the connection between axial algebras and groups. In particular, we provide a definition of a universal Miyamoto group which makes this connection functorial under some mild assumptions. We illustrate our theory by explaining how representation theory and association schemes can help to build a decomposition algebra for a given (permutation) group. This construction leads to a large number of examples. We also take the opportunity to fix some terminology in this rapidly expanding subject.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1905.03481

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zbMATH Keywords

representation theoryassociation schemesGriess algebraaxial algebrasMajorana algebrasdecomposition algebrasfusion lawsNorton algebras

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Vertex operators; vertex operator algebras and related structures (17B69) Structure theory for nonassociative algebras (17A60) Nonassociative algebras satisfying other identities (17A30) Simple groups: sporadic groups (20D08)

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