Constructions of $3$-Lie algebroids

Abstract

The paper investigates the construction of Lie algebroids and $3$-Lie algebroids via connections generated by finite families of differential operators and dual sections. We first recall the description of Lie and $n$-Lie algebroid brackets in terms of connections, and introduce an $n$-curvature operator whose $n$-Bianchi identity characterizes the fundamental identity. We then provide sufficient conditions under which such generating families determine Lie algebroid and $3$-Lie algebroid structures. The construction extends the single-operator approach and covers natural examples such as the Jacobi Lie algebroid. As an application, we construct a concrete $3$-Lie algebroid structure arising from Poisson Lie algebroid data.