Affine structures on groups and semi-braces
arXiv:2207.05000 · doi:10.1016/j.jpaa.2023.107383
Abstract
We introduce affine structures on groups and show they form a category equivalent to that of semi-braces. In particular, such a new description of semi-braces includes that presented by Rump for braces. By specific affine structures, we provide several instances of bi-skew braces, including some that are not -homomorphic. Finally, we give a method for determining affine structures on the Zappa product of two groups both endowed with affine structures and prove that such a construction allows for obtaining semi-braces that are not matched product of semi-braces.
23 pages