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Jairo Z. Gonçalves

Publications and source records attributed to Jairo Z. Gonçalves.

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arXiv2017

Group algebras whose units satisfy a Laurent Polynomial Identity

Let $KG$ be the group algebra of a torsion group $G$ over a field $K$. We show that if the units of $KG$ satisfy a Laurent polynomial identity which is not satisfied by the units of the relative free algebra $K[α,β: α^2=β^2=0]$ then $KG$ satisfies a polynomial identity. This extends Hartley Conjecture which states that if the units of $KG$ satisfies a group identity then $KG$ satisfies a polynomial identity. As an application of our results we prove that if the units of $KG$ satisfies a Laurent polynomial identity with a support of cardinality at most 3 then $KG$ satisfies a polynomial identity.

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arXiv2016

Free algebras in division rings with an involution

Some general criteria to produce explicit free algebras inside the division ring of fractions of skew polynomial rings are presented. These criteria are applied to some special cases of division rings with natural involutions, yielding, for instance, free subalgebras generated by symmetric elements both in the division ring of fractions of the group algebra of a torsion free nilpotent group and in the division ring of fractions of the first Weyl algebra.

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arXiv2014

Free symmetric algebras in division rings generated by enveloping algebras of Lie algebras

For any Lie algebra L over a field, its universal enveloping algebra U(L) can be embedded in a division ring D(L) constructed by Lichtman. If U(L) is an Ore domain, D(L) coincides with its ring of fractions. It is well known that the principal involution of L, $x\mapsto -x$, can be extended to an involution of U(L), and Cimpric has proved that this involution can be extended to one on D(L). For a large class of noncommutative Lie algebras L over a field of characteristic zero, we show that D(L) contains noncommutative free algebras generated by symmetric elements with respect to (the extension of) the principal involution. This class contains all noncommutative Lie algebras such that U(L) is an Ore domain.

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arXiv2013

Bass units as free factors in integral group rings of simple groups

Let $G$ be a finite group, $u$ a Bass unit based on an element $a$ of $G$ of prime order, and assume that $u$ has infinite order modulo the center of the units of the integral group ring $\Z G$. It was recently proved that if $G$ is solvable then there is a Bass unit or a bicyclic unit $v$ and a positive integer $n$ such that the group generated by $u^n$ and $v^n$ is a non-abelian free group. It has been conjectured that this holds for arbitrary groups $G$. To prove this conjecture it is enough to do it under the assumption that $G$ is simple and $a$ is a dihedral $p$-critical element in $G$. We first classify the simple groups with a dihedral $p$-critical element. They are all of the form $\PSL(2,q)$. We prove the conjecture for $p=5$; for $p>5$ and $q$ even; and for $p>5$ and $q+1=2p$. We also provide a sufficient condition for the conjecture to hold for $p>5$ and $q$ odd. With the help of computers we have verified the sufficient condition for all $q<10000$.

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