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$\mathbf {5 \times 5}$-graded Lie algebras, cubic norm structures and quadrangular algebras
Forum of Mathematics, Sigma, Tome 13 (2025) no. 1, p. e88

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We study simple Lie algebras generated by extremal elements, over arbitrary fields of arbitrary characteristic. We show the following: (1) If the extremal geometry contains lines, then the Lie algebra admits a $5 \times 5$-grading that can be parametrized by a cubic norm structure; (2) If there exists a field extension of degree at most $2$ such that the extremal geometry over that field extension contains lines, and in addition, there exist symplectic pairs of extremal elements, then the Lie algebra admits a $5 \times 5$-grading that can be parametrized by a quadrangular algebra.One of our key tools is a new definition of exponential maps that makes sense even over fields of characteristic $2$ and $3$, which ought to be interesting in its own right. Not only was Jacques Tits a constant source of inspiration through his work, he also had a direct personal influence, notably through his threat to speak evil of our work if it did not include the characteristic 2 case.—The Book of Involutions [KMRT98, p. xv] 
Medts, Tom De; Meulewaeter, Jeroen. $\mathbf {5 \times 5}$-graded Lie algebras, cubic norm structures and quadrangular algebras. Forum of Mathematics, Sigma, Tome 13 (2025) no. 1, p. e88. doi: 10.1017/fms.2025.46
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