BD algebras and group cohomology

Abstract

BD algebras (Beilinson-Drinfeld algebras) are algebraic structures which are defined similarly to BV algebras (Batalin-Vilkovisky algebras). The equation defining the BD operator has the same structure as the equation for BV algebras, but the BD operator is increasing with degree +1. We obtain methods of constructing BD algebras in the context of group cohomology.