Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture
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The Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture is a statement in noncommutative algebra proposing that certain universal enveloping algebras of Lie algebras are birationally equivalent to Weyl algebras, linking their structure to that of algebras of differential operators.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture canonical | 1 |
| Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture for Poisson algebras | 1 |
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Target entity: Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture Context triple: [Gelfand–Kirillov dimension, relatedTo, Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture]
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Gelfand–Kirillov dimension
The Gelfand–Kirillov dimension is an invariant in noncommutative algebra that measures the growth rate of algebras and modules, serving as an analogue of Krull dimension for noncommutative settings.
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Connes embedding problem
The Connes embedding problem is a central open question in operator algebras and quantum theory that asks whether every separable II₁ factor can be approximated in a specific way by finite-dimensional matrix algebras.
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Hilbert’s fourteenth problem
Hilbert’s fourteenth problem is one of David Hilbert’s famous list of 23 problems, concerning the finite generation of certain algebras of invariants in algebraic geometry and invariant theory.
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The Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt theorem in ring theory
"The Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt theorem in ring theory" is a mathematical work, attributed here to N. G. de Bruijn, that studies and applies the Poincaré–Birkhoff–Witt theorem in the context of associative and Lie-theoretic ring structures.
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Zassenhaus conjecture
The Zassenhaus conjecture is a prominent open problem in group theory concerning the structure of units in integral group rings and their relation to the underlying finite group.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture Target entity description: The Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture is a statement in noncommutative algebra proposing that certain universal enveloping algebras of Lie algebras are birationally equivalent to Weyl algebras, linking their structure to that of algebras of differential operators.
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A.
Gelfand–Kirillov dimension
The Gelfand–Kirillov dimension is an invariant in noncommutative algebra that measures the growth rate of algebras and modules, serving as an analogue of Krull dimension for noncommutative settings.
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B.
Connes embedding problem
The Connes embedding problem is a central open question in operator algebras and quantum theory that asks whether every separable II₁ factor can be approximated in a specific way by finite-dimensional matrix algebras.
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C.
Hilbert’s fourteenth problem
Hilbert’s fourteenth problem is one of David Hilbert’s famous list of 23 problems, concerning the finite generation of certain algebras of invariants in algebraic geometry and invariant theory.
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D.
The Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt theorem in ring theory
"The Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt theorem in ring theory" is a mathematical work, attributed here to N. G. de Bruijn, that studies and applies the Poincaré–Birkhoff–Witt theorem in the context of associative and Lie-theoretic ring structures.
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E.
Zassenhaus conjecture
The Zassenhaus conjecture is a prominent open problem in group theory concerning the structure of units in integral group rings and their relation to the underlying finite group.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
mathematical conjecture
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statement in noncommutative algebra ⓘ |
| aimsTo | classify enveloping algebras up to birational equivalence ⓘ |
| assumes | existence of a skew field of fractions for the enveloping algebra ⓘ |
| compares | skew field of fractions of an enveloping algebra with skew field of fractions of a Weyl algebra ⓘ |
| concerns |
Weyl algebras
ⓘ
linked to:
Weyl algebra
algebras of differential operators ⓘ universal enveloping algebras of Lie algebras ⓘ |
| connectedTo |
classification of primitive ideals via associated varieties
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study of symplectic leaves in representation theory ⓘ |
| context |
Weyl algebra as algebra of polynomial differential operators
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universal enveloping algebra of a Lie algebra as a Noetherian domain ⓘ |
| field |
Lie theory
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noncommutative algebra ⓘ representation theory ⓘ ring theory ⓘ |
| formulatedInContextOf | enveloping algebra of a finite-dimensional Lie algebra over a field of characteristic zero ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture for Poisson algebras
ⓘ
linked to:
Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture
quantum Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture ⓘ |
| influenced |
development of noncommutative birational geometry
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study of Noetherian domains in ring theory ⓘ |
| involvesConcept |
Gel'fand–Kirillov dimension
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linked to:
Gelfand–Kirillov dimension
Ore localization ⓘ division ring of fractions ⓘ |
| knownToFailFor |
some Lie algebras of Cartan type
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some simple Lie algebras ⓘ |
| knownToHoldFor |
finite-dimensional nilpotent Lie algebras
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finite-dimensional solvable Lie algebras of certain types ⓘ |
| motivation | to understand the structure of enveloping algebras via differential-operator-like models ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Alexandre Kirillov
NERFINISHED
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Israel Gel'fand ⓘ
linked to:
Israel Gelfand
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| originallyFormulatedFor | finite-dimensional complex Lie algebras ⓘ |
| proposes | that certain universal enveloping algebras are birationally equivalent to Weyl algebras ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Dixmier's work on enveloping algebras
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algebraic geometry of noncommutative algebras ⓘ theory of primitive ideals in enveloping algebras ⓘ |
| relates | structure of universal enveloping algebras to structure of algebras of differential operators ⓘ |
| status |
false in general
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proved for some classes of Lie algebras ⓘ |
| topic |
Weyl skew field
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linked to:
Weyl algebra
birational equivalence of algebras ⓘ enveloping algebra of a Lie algebra ⓘ skew fields of fractions ⓘ |
| typeOfEquivalence | birational equivalence of noncommutative algebras ⓘ |
| usedIn | understanding representations of Lie algebras through differential operators ⓘ |
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Subject: Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture Description of subject: The Gel'fand–Kirillov conjecture is a statement in noncommutative algebra proposing that certain universal enveloping algebras of Lie algebras are birationally equivalent to Weyl algebras, linking their structure to that of algebras of differential operators.
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