Poisson $n$-Lie algebras: constructions and the structure of solvable algebras

Abstract

In this paper, we develop a construction of Poisson $n$-Lie algebras that generalizes the Jacobian $n$-Lie construction. Using the Grassmann--Plücker relations, we derive necessary and sufficient conditions under which the resulting bracket defines a Poisson $n$-Lie algebra. We also prove that suitable quotients of tensor products of Poisson algebras carry natural Poisson $n$-Lie structures. Conversely, we give a tensor-type procedure that associates a Poisson algebra to a given Poisson $n$-Lie algebra. The quotient and converse constructions thus provide two systematic methods for relating Poisson algebras to Poisson $n$-Lie algebras. We further establish analogues of Engel's theorem and Lie's theorem and characterize solvability and nilpotency of Poisson $n$-Lie algebras in terms of their underlying associative and $n$-Lie structures. We introduce hypo-nilpotent ideals and investigate maximal such ideals in finite-dimensional solvable Poisson $n$-Lie algebras. Finally, we prove that the generalized eigenspaces of multiplication operators are ideals.

20 pages