From Euler Elements and 3-Gradings to Non-Compactly Causal Symmetric Spaces

Morinelli V, Neeb KH, Ólafsson G (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Journal of Lie Theory Heldermann Verlag

Book Volume: 33

Pages Range: 377-432

Journal Issue: 1

Abstract

We discuss the interplay between causal structures of symmetric spaces and geometric aspects of Algebraic Quantum Field Theory (AQFT). The central focus is the set of Euler elements in a Lie algebra, i.e., elements whose adjoint action defines a 3-grading. In the first half of this article we survey the classification of reductive causal symmetric spaces from the perspective of Euler elements. This point of view is motivated by recent applications in AQFT. In the second half we obtain several results that prepare the exploration of the deeper connection between the structure of causal symmetric spaces and AQFT. In particular, we explore the technique of strongly orthogonal roots and corresponding systems of sl2-subalgebras. Furthermore, we exhibit real Matsuki crowns in the adjoint orbits of Euler elements and we describe the group of connected components of the stabilizer group of Euler elements.

Authors with CRIS profile

Karl Hermann Neeb Lehrstuhl für Mathematik (Lie-Gruppen und Darstellungstheorie)

Involved external institutions

Università degli Studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata' IT Italy (IT) Louisiana State University US United States (USA) (US)

How to cite

APA:

Morinelli, V., Neeb, K.H., & Ólafsson, G. (2023). From Euler Elements and 3-Gradings to Non-Compactly Causal Symmetric Spaces. Journal of Lie Theory, 33(1), 377-432.

MLA:

Morinelli, Vincenzo, Karl Hermann Neeb, and Gestur Ólafsson. "From Euler Elements and 3-Gradings to Non-Compactly Causal Symmetric Spaces." Journal of Lie Theory 33.1 (2023): 377-432.

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