On minimal ideals of Lie algebras
Donald W. Barnes

TL;DR
This paper proves that in finite-dimensional Lie algebras, minimal ideals are either simple or abelian, clarifying their fundamental structure.
Contribution
It establishes a clear dichotomy for minimal ideals in finite-dimensional Lie algebras, enhancing understanding of their structural properties.
Findings
Minimal ideals are either simple or abelian.
Provides a classification of minimal ideals in finite-dimensional Lie algebras.
Clarifies the structure of Lie algebra ideals.
Abstract
We show that a minimal ideal of a finite-dimensional Lie algebra is either simple or abelian.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAdvanced Topics in Algebra · Algebraic structures and combinatorial models · Rings, Modules, and Algebras
