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Alternating algebra

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In mathematics, an alternating algebra is a Z-graded algebra for which xy = (−1)deg(x)deg(y)yx for all nonzero homogeneous elements x and y (i.e. it is an anticommutative algebra) and has the further property that x2 = 0 for every homogeneous element x of odd degree.

Properties

  • The algebra formed as the direct sum of the homogeneous subspaces of even degree of an anticommutative algebra A is a subalgebra contained in the centre of A, and is thus commutative.
  • If 2 is not a zero divisor in the base ring R of an anticommutative algebra A, then the algebra A is necessarily alternating.

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    Alternating algebra Wikipedia
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