Abstract
We define Lie multiplication derivations of an arbitrary non-associative algebra over any commutative ring and, following an approach due to K. McCrimmon, describe them completely if is alternative. Using this description, we propose a new definition of inner derivations for alternative algebras, among which Schafer’s standard derivations and McCrimmon’s associator derivations occupy a special place, the latter being particularly useful to resolve difficulties in characteristic . We also show that octonion algebras over any commutative ring have only associator derivations.
Citation
Ottmar Loos. Holger Petersson. Michel Racine. "Inner derivations of alternative algebras over commutative rings." Algebra Number Theory 2 (8) 927 - 968, 2008. https://doi.org/10.2140/ant.2008.2.927
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