Periodic algebras generated by groups

Abstract

We consider algebras with basis numerated by elements of a group $G.$ We fix a function $f$ from $G\times G$ to a ground field and give a multiplication of the algebra which depends on $f$. We study the basic properties of such algebras. In particular, we find a condition on $f$ under which the corresponding algebra is a Leibniz algebra. Moreover, for a given subgroup $\hat{G}$ of $G$ we define a $\hat{G}$-periodic algebra, which corresponds to a $\hat{G}$-periodic function $f,$ we establish a criterion for the right nilpotency of a $\hat{G}$-periodic algebra. In addition, for $G=\mathbb{Z}$ we describe all $2\mathbb{Z}$- and $3\mathbb{Z}$-periodic algebras. Some properties of $n\mathbb{Z}$-periodic algebras are obtained.

15 pages