Example 1
We calculate the Cartan subalgebra for the 8-dimensional Lie algebra of 3x3 trace-free matrices. The structure equations are obtained using the SimpleLieAlgebraData command.
Initialized the Lie algebra.
Find a Cartan subalgebra.
We can check that this subalgebra is Abelian (and hence nilpotent) and self-normalizing.
These properties can also be checked with the Query command
For the split real forms of the simple Lie algebras, a Cartan subalgebra can always be found consisting of diagonal matrices in the standard representation.
Example 2
Other Cartan subalgebras for can be found with the second calling sequence.
Example 3
The Cartan subalgebra of a nilpotent Lie algebra g is g itself. Retrieve the structure equations for a nilpotent Lie algebra from the DifferentialGeometry library.
Check that the algebra is nilpotent.
Example 4
We find the Cartan subalgebra for a solvable Lie algebra. Retrieve the structure equations for a solvable Lie algebra from the DifferentialGeometry library.
Check that the algebra is solvable.
Example 5.
We find the Cartan subalgebra for a Lie algebra with a non-trivial Levi decomposition. Retrieve the structure equations for such a Lie algebra from the DifferentialGeometry library.
Check that the Levi decomposition is non-trivial.
Calculate the Cartan subalgebra.