Star-polynomial identities: computing the exponential growth of the codimensions

Abstract Can one compute the exponential rate of growth of the ⁎-codimensions of a PI-algebra with involution ⁎ over a field of characteristic zero? It was shown in [2] that any such algebra A has the same ⁎-identities as the Grassmann envelope of a finite dimensional superalgebra with superinvolution B. Here, by exploiting this result we are able to provide an exact estimate of the exponential rate of growth e x p ⁎ ( A ) of any PI-algebra A with involution. It turns out that e x p ⁎ ( A ) is an integer and, in case the base field is algebraically closed, it coincides with the dimension of an admissible subalgebra of maximal dimension of B.

Varieties with at most quadratic growth

Let V be a variety of non necessarily associative algebras over a field of characteristic zero. The growth of V is determined by the asymptotic behavior of the sequence of codimensions cn(V); n = 1; 2, … and here we study varieties of polynomial growth. Recently, for any real number a, 3 < a < 4, a variety V was constructed satisfying C1n^a < cn(V) < C2n^a; for some constants C1;C2. Motivated by this result here we try to classify all possible growth of varieties V such that cn(V) < Cn^a; with 0 < a < 2, for some constant C. We prove that if 0 < a < 1 then, for n large, cn(V) ≤ 1, whereas if V is a commutative variety and 1 < a < 2, then lim logn cn(V) = 1 o…

Physiopathological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of hepatopulmonary syndrome

On Almost Nilpotent Varieties of Linear Algebras

A variety \(\mathcal {V}\) is almost nilpotent if it is not nilpotent but all proper subvarieties are nilpotent. Here we present the results obtained in recent years about almost nilpotent varieties and their classification.

On minimal ∗-identities of matrices∗

Let Mn (F) be the algebra of n×n matrices (n≥2) over a field F of characteristic different from 2 and let ∗ be an involution in Mn (F) In case ∗ is the transpose involution, we construct a multilinear ∗ polynomial identify of Mn (F) of degree 2n−1, P 2n−1(k 1, s 2, … s 2n−1) in one skew variable and the remaining symmetric variables of minimal degree among all ∗-polynomial identities of this type. We also prove that any other multilinear ∗-polynomial identity of Mn (F) of this type of degree 2n−1 is a scalar multiple of P2n−1 . In case ∗ is the symplectic involution in Mn (F), we construct a ∗-polynomial identity of Mn (F) of degree 2n−1 in skew variables T2n−1 (k 1,…,k 2n−1) and we prove t…

Group graded algebras and almost polynomial growth

Let F be a field of characteristic 0, G a finite abelian group and A a G-graded algebra. We prove that A generates a variety of G-graded algebras of almost polynomial growth if and only if A has the same graded identities as one of the following algebras: (1) FCp, the group algebra of a cyclic group of order p, where p is a prime number and p||G|; (2) UT2G(F), the algebra of 2×2 upper triangular matrices over F endowed with an elementary G-grading; (3) E, the infinite dimensional Grassmann algebra with trivial G-grading; (4) in case 2||G|, EZ2, the Grassmann algebra with canonical Z2-grading.

Abelian gradings on upper-triangular matrices

Let G be an arbitrary finite abelian group. We describe all possible G-gradings on an upper-triangular matrix algebra over an algebraically closed field of characteristic zero.

Polynomial codimension growth and the Specht problem

Abstract We construct a continuous family of algebras over a field of characteristic zero with slow codimension growth bounded by a polynomial of degree 4. This is achieved by building, for any real number α ∈ ( 0 , 1 ) a commutative nonassociative algebra A α whose codimension sequence c n ( A α ) , n = 1 , 2 , …  , is polynomially bounded and lim ⁡ log n ⁡ c n ( A α ) = 3 + α . As an application we are able to construct a new example of a variety with an infinite basis of identities.

Graded Involutions on Upper-triangular Matrix Algebras

Let UTn be the algebra of n × n upper-triangular matrices over an algebraically closed field of characteristic zero. We describe all G-gradings on UTn by a finite abelian group G commuting with an involution (involution gradings).

The Urban Landscape and the Real Estate Market. Structures and Fragments of the Axiological Tessitura in a Wide Urban Area of Palermo

The proposed study deals with the urban landscape of Palermo and its possible representation from the perspective of the real estate market analysis. Real estate is one of the most significant types of capital asset and the wide range of its possible utilizations makes complex the interpretation of the market phenomena. The multi-layered reality of such a large city (represented through the sample of 500 properties) needs to be articulated into a significant set of sub-markets in order to outline the complexity and to map the distribution of homogeneous groups of properties within the whole city area. The comparison between quality and price within each cluster allows us to elicit the degre…

Group identities on units of rings

Symmetric units and group identities

In this paper we study rings R with an involution whose symmetric units satisfy a group identity. An important example is given by FG, the group algebra of a group G over a field F; in fact FG has a natural involution induced by setting g?g −1 for all group elements g∈G. In case of group algebras if F is infinite, charF≠ 2 and G is a torsion group we give a characterization by proving the following: the symmetric units satisfy a group identity if and only if either the group of units satisfies a group identity (and a characterization is known in this case) or char F=p >0 and 1) FG satisfies a polynomial identity, 2) the p-elements of G form a (normal) subgroup P of G and G/P is a Hamiltonia…

Codimension and colength sequences of algebras and growth phenomena

We consider non necessarily associative algebras over a field of characteristic zero and their polynomial identities. Here we describe some of the results obtained in recent years on the sequence of codimensions and the sequence of colengths of an algebra.

On the Asymptotics of Capelli Polynomials

We present old and new results about Capelli polynomials, \(\mathbb {Z}_2\)-graded Capelli polynomials, Capelli polynomials with involution and their asymptotics.

Automorphisms of the integral group ring of the hyperoctahedral group

The purpose of this paper is to verify a conjecture of Zassenhaus [3] for hyperoctahedral groups by proving that every normalized automorphism () of ZG can be written in the form () = Tu 0 I where I is an automorphism of ZG obtained by extending an automorphism of G linearly to ZG and u is a unit of (JJG. A similar result was proved for symmetric groups by Peterson in [2]; the reader should consult [3] or the survey [4] for other results of this kind. 1989

Portopulmonary hypertension.

Portopulmonary hypertension (PPHT) is a respiratory complication of portal hypertension, defined as an increase in mean pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) of > 25 mmHg with an increase in pulmonary vascular resistance of > 240 dyn.s/cm-5 and a normal pulmonary capillary wedge pressure ( < 15 mmHg), which often occurs in subjects with liver cirrhosis. Histopathological features of PPHT are endothelial and smooth-muscle cell proliferation and fibrosis leading to luminal obstruction in the resistance arteries. The pathogenesis of PPHT may result from an imbalance between vasoconstrictor and vasodilating factors. The most common pulmonary symptom is exertional dyspnea; fatigue, chest pain…

Asymptotics for Capelli polynomials with involution

Let F be the free associative algebra with involution ∗ over a field F of characteristic zero. We study the asymptotic behavior of the sequence of ∗- codimensions of the T-∗-ideal Γ∗ M+1,L+1 of F generated by the ∗-Capelli polynomials Cap∗ M+1[Y, X] and Cap∗ L+1[Z, X] alternanting on M + 1 symmetric variables and L + 1 skew variables, respectively. It is well known that, if F is an algebraic closed field of characteristic zero, every finite dimensional ∗-simple algebra is isomorphic to one of the following algebras: · (Mk(F ), t) the algebra of k × k matrices with the transpose involution; · (M2m(F ), s) the algebra of 2m × 2m matrices with the symplectic involution; · (Mh(F ) ⊕ Mh(F )op, e…

On almost nilpotent varieties of subexponential growth

Abstract Let N 2 be the variety of left-nilpotent algebras of index two, that is the variety of algebras satisfying the identity x ( y z ) ≡ 0 . We introduce two new varieties, denoted by V sym and V alt , contained in the variety N 2 and we prove that V sym and V alt are the only two varieties almost nilpotent of subexponential growth.

Cap Rate as the Interpretative Variable of the Urban Real Estate Capital Asset: A Comparison of Different Sub‐Market Definitions in Palermo, Italy

Real estate capital is in constant competition with other capital assets due to its different and complementary economic functions such as direct use, productive investment, and speculative investment. These features and the resulting opportunities cannot be easily deduced from direct observation of the real estate markets, so some further insights need to be carried out in order to highlight the relationship between prices, rents and performances. This study aims at providing a multifaceted perspective of a specific urban real estate market to overcome the difficulties arising from opacities and informative asymmetries that hinder the decision of investors, by facilitating the comparison o…

GRADED IDENTITIES FOR THE ALGEBRA OF n×n UPPER TRIANGULAR MATRICES OVER AN INFINITE FIELD

We consider the algebra Un(K) of n×n upper triangular matrices over an infinite field K equipped with its usual ℤn-grading. We describe a basis of the ideal of the graded polynomial identities for this algebra.

Group Identities on Units of Group Algebras

Abstract Let U be the group of units of the group algebra FG of a group G over a field F . Suppose that either F is infinite or G has an element of infinite order. We characterize groups G so that U satisfies a group identity. Under the assumption that G modulo the torsion elements is nilpotent this gives a complete classification of such groups. For torsion groups this problem has already been settled in recent years.

Gradings on the algebra of upper triangular matrices and their graded identities

Abstract Let K be an infinite field and let UT n ( K ) denote the algebra of n × n upper triangular matrices over  K . We describe all elementary gradings on this algebra. Further we describe the generators of the ideals of graded polynomial identities of UT n ( K ) and we produce linear bases of the corresponding relatively free graded algebras. We prove that one can distinguish the elementary gradings by their graded identities. We describe bases of the graded polynomial identities in several “typical” cases. Although in these cases we consider elementary gradings by cyclic groups, the same methods serve for elementary gradings by any finite group.

MULTIPLICITIES IN THE MIXED TRACE COCHARACTER SEQUENCE OF TWO 3 × 3 MATRICES

We find explicitly the multiplicities in the (mixed) trace cocharacter sequence of two 3 × 3 matrices over a field of characteristic 0 and show that asymptotically they behave as polynomials of seventh degree. As a consequence we obtain also the multiplicities of certain irreducible characters in the cocharacter sequence of the polynomial identities of 3 × 3 matrices.

Varieties with at most cubic growth

Abstract Let V be a variety of non necessarily associative algebras over a field of characteristic zero. The growth of V is determined by the asymptotic behavior of the sequence of codimensions c n ( V ) , n = 1 , 2 , … , and here we study varieties of polynomial growth. We classify all possible growth of varieties V of algebras satisfying the identity x ( y z ) ≡ 0 such that c n ( V ) C n α , with 1 ≤ α 3 , for some constant C. We prove that if 1 ≤ α 2 then c n ( V ) ≤ C 1 n , and if 2 ≤ α 3 , then c n ( V ) ≤ C 2 n 2 , for some constants C 1 , C 2 .

A Star-Variety With Almost Polynomial Growth

Abstract Let F be a field of characteristic zero. In this paper we construct a finite dimensional F -algebra with involution M and we study its ∗ -polynomial identities; on one hand we determine a generator of the corresponding T -ideal of the free algebra with involution and on the other we give a complete description of the multilinear ∗ -identities through the representation theory of the hyperoctahedral group. As an outcome of this study we show that the ∗ -variety generated by M , var( M , ∗ ) has almost polynomial growth, i.e., the sequence of ∗ -codimensions of M cannot be bounded by any polynomial function but any proper ∗ -subvariety of var( M , ∗ ) has polynomial growth. If G 2 is…

Forms and Functions of the Real Estate Market of Palermo (Italy). Science and Knowledge in the Cluster Analysis Approach

The analysis of the housing market of a city requires suitable approaches and tools, such as data mining models, to represent its complexity which derives on many elements, e.g. the type of capital asset-house is a common good and an investment good as well, the heterogeneity of the urban areas—each of them has own historical and representative values and different urban functions—and the variability of building quality. The housing market of the most densely populated area of Palermo (Italy), corresponding to ten districts, is analyzed to verify the degree of its inner homogeneity and the relations between the quality of the characteristics and the price of the properties. Five hundred set…

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Acute myocardial infarction in young adults: Evaluation of the haemorheological pattern at the initial stage, after 3 and 12 months

Abelian Gradings on Upper Block Triangular Matrices

AbstractLet G be an arbitrary finite abelian group. We describe all possible G-gradings on upper block triangular matrix algebras over an algebraically closed field of characteristic zero.

Correspondence between some metabelian varieties and left nilpotent varieties

Abstract In the class of left nilpotent algebras of index two it was proved that there are no varieties of fractional polynomial growth ≈ n α with 1 α 2 and 2 α 3 instead it was established the existence of a variety of fractional polynomial growth with α = 7 2 . In this paper we investigate similar problems for varieties of commutative or anticommutative metabelian algebras. We construct a correspondence between left nilpotent algebras of index two and commutative metabelian algebras or anticommutative metabelian algebras and we prove that the codimensions sequences of the corresponding algebras coincide up to a constant. This allows us to transfer the above results concerning varieties of…

A Leibniz variety with almost polynomial growth

Abstract Let F be a field of characteristic zero. In this paper we study the variety of Leibniz algebras V ˜ 1 defined by the identity y 1 ( y 2 y 3 ) ( y 4 y 5 ) ≡ 0 . We give a complete description of the space of multilinear identities in the language of Young diagrams through the representation theory of the symmetric group. As an outcome we show that the variety V ˜ 1 has almost polynomial growth, i.e., the sequence of codimensions of V ˜ 1 cannot be bounded by any polynomial function but any proper subvariety of V ˜ 1 as polynomial growth.

The graded identities of upper triangular matrices of size two

AbstractLet UT2 be the algebra of 2×2 upper triangular matrices over a field F. We first classify all possible gradings on UT2 by a group G. It turns out that, up to isomorphism, there is only one non-trivial grading and we study all the graded polynomial identities for such algebra. In case F is of characteristic zero we give a complete description of the space of multilinear graded identities in the language of Young diagrams through the representation theory of the hyperoctahedral group. We finally establish a result concerning the rate of growth of the identities for such algebra by proving that its sequence of graded codimensions has almost polynomial growth.

On the automorphism group of the integral group ring of Sk wr Sn

Abstract Let G = SkwrSn be the wreath product of two symmetric groups Sk and Sn. We prove that every normalized automorphism θ of the integral group ring Z G can be written in the form θ = γ ° τu, where γ is an automorphism of G and τu denotes the inner automorphism induced by a unit u in Q G.

An almost nilpotent variety of exponent 2

We construct a non-associative algebra A over a field of characteristic zero with the following properties: if V is the variety generated by A, then V has exponential growth but any proper subvariety of V is nilpotent. Moreover, by studying the asymptotics of the sequence of codimensions of A we deduce that exp(V) = 2.

Automorphisms of the integral group rings of some wreath products

Group algebras whose units satisfy a group identity

Let F G FG be the group algebra of a torsion group over an infinite field F F . Let U U be the group of units of F G FG . We prove that if U U satisfies a group identity, then F G FG satisfies a polynomial identity. This confirms a conjecture of Brian Hartley.

Central polynomials and matrix invariants

LetK be a field, charK=0 andM n (K) the algebra ofn×n matrices overK. If λ=(λ1,…,λ m ) andμ=(μ 1,…,μ m ) are partitions ofn 2 let $$\begin{gathered} F^{\lambda ,\mu } = \sum\limits_{\sigma ,\tau \in S_n 2} {\left( {\operatorname{sgn} \sigma \tau } \right)x_\sigma (1) \cdot \cdot \cdot x_\sigma (\lambda _1 )^{y_\tau } (1)^{ \cdot \cdot \cdot } y_\tau (\mu _1 )^{x\sigma } (\lambda _1 + 1)} \hfill \\ \cdot \cdot \cdot x_\sigma (\lambda _1 + \lambda _2 )^{y_\tau } (\mu _1 ^{ + 1} )^{ \cdot \cdot \cdot y_\tau } (\mu _1 + \mu _2 ) \hfill \\ \cdot \cdot \cdot x_\sigma (\lambda _1 + \cdot \cdot \cdot + \lambda _{\mu - 1} ^{ + 1} ) \hfill \\ \cdot \cdot \cdot x_\sigma (n^2 )^{y_\tau } (\mu _1 ^{ + \…

An uncountable family of almost nilpotent varieties of polynomial growth

A non-nilpotent variety of algebras is almost nilpotent if any proper subvariety is nilpotent. Let the base field be of characteristic zero. It has been shown that for associative or Lie algebras only one such variety exists. Here we present infinite families of such varieties. More precisely we shall prove the existence of 1) a countable family of almost nilpotent varieties of at most linear growth and 2) an uncountable family of almost nilpotent varieties of at most quadratic growth.

Cocharacters of group graded algebras and multiplicities bounded by one

Let G be a finite group and A a G-graded algebra over a field F of characteristic zero. We characterize the (Formula presented.)-ideals (Formula presented.) of graded identities of A such that the multiplicities (Formula presented.) in the graded cocharacter of A are bounded by one. We do so by exhibiting a set of identities of the (Formula presented.)-ideal. As a consequence we characterize the varieties of G-graded algebras whose lattice of subvarieties is distributive.