Structure Constants for Simple Lie Algebras from a Principal sl2-Triple
Journal of Lie theory, Tome 34 (2024) no. 4, pp. 829-862
For a simple complex Lie algebra $\mathfrak g$, fixing a principal $\mathfrak{sl}_2$-triple and highest weight vectors induces a basis of $\mathfrak g$ as vector space. For $\mathfrak{sl}_n({\mathbb C})$, we describe how to compute the Lie bracket in this basis using transvectants. This generalizes a well-known rule for $\mathfrak{sl}_2$ using Poisson brackets and degree 2 monomials in two variables. Our proof method uses a graphical calculus for classical invariant theory. Other Lie algebra types are discussed.
Classification :
17B05, 13A50
Mots-clés : Lie algebras, invariant theory, transvectants, 6j-symbols
Mots-clés : Lie algebras, invariant theory, transvectants, 6j-symbols
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A. Abdesselam; A. Thomas. Structure Constants for Simple Lie Algebras from a Principal sl2-Triple. Journal of Lie theory, Tome 34 (2024) no. 4, pp. 829-862. http://geodesic.mathdoc.fr/item/JLT_2024_34_4_JLT_2024_34_4_a4/