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Nanyan Xu

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arXiv2026

Cohomology theory of Novikov algebras and applications

In this paper, first we give a new characterization of the cohomology of pre-Lie algebras using the Chevalley-Eilenberg cohomology associated to a morphism from the operad of Lie algebras to Hadamard product of the operad of pre-Lie algebras and its Koszul dual operad. Then we apply the same approach to study the cohomology of Novikov algebras, and give the cochain complex explicitly. The cochain complex of the underlying pre-Lie algebra is shown to be isomorphic to the quotient of the cochain complex of a Novikov algebra. Consequently, there is a long exact sequence connecting the cohomologies of a Novikov algebra and the underlying pre-Lie algebra. The cohomology of a Novikov algebra with coefficients in a representation is introduced using pseudo-tensor categories. As applications, we show that infinitesimal deformations and abelian extensions are classified by the second cohomology groups with different coefficients. Various examples are given to illustrate the difference between the cohomology of a Novikov algebra and that of the underlying pre-Lie algebra.

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arXiv2025

Leibniz $2$-algebras, linear $2$-racks and the Zamolodchikov Tetrahedron equation

In this paper, first we show that a central Leibniz 2-algebra naturally gives rise to a solution of the Zamolodchikov Tetrahedron equation. Then we introduce the notion of linear 2-racks and show that a linear 2-rack also gives rise to a solution of the Zamolodchikov Tetrahedron equation. We show that a central Leibniz 2-algebra gives rise to a linear 2-rack if the underlying 2-vector space is splittable. Finally we discuss the relation between linear 2-racks and 2-racks, and show that a linear 2-rack gives rise to a 2-rack structure on the group-like category. A concrete example of strict 2-racks is constructed from an action of a strict 2-group.

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arXiv2024

The Yang-Baxter equation, Leibniz algebras, racks and related algebraic structures

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the relations between various constructions of solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation from Leibniz algebras, racks, 3-Leibniz algebras, 3-racks, linear racks, trilinear racks, and give new constructions of solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation. First we show that a 3-Leibniz algebra naturally gives rise to a 3-rack on the underlying vector space, which generalizes Kinyon's construction of racks from Leibniz algebras. Then we show that a trilinear rack naturally gives rise to a linear rack. Combined with Lebed's construction of solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation from linear racks, our results give an intrinsic explanation of Abramov and Zappala's construction of solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation from trilinear racks. Next we show that a 3-Leibniz algebra gives rise to a trilinear rack, which generalizes Abramov and Zappala's construction from 3-Lie algebras. Finally, we construct solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation using central extensions of 3-Leibniz algebras and Leibniz algebras. In particular, given a 3-Leibniz algebra, there are two different approaches to construct solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation, namely either consider the central extension of the Leibniz algebra on the fundamental objects, or consider the Leibniz algebra on the fundamental objects of the central extension of the 3-Leibniz algebra. We also show that there is a homomorphism between the corresponding solutions.

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arXiv2023

Symplectic structure, product structures and complex structures on Leibniz algebras

In this paper, a symplectic structure on a Leibniz algebra is defined to be a {\em symmetric} nondegenerate bilinear form satisfying certain compatibility condition, and a phase space of a Leibniz algebra is defined to be a symplectic Leibniz algebra satisfying certain conditions. We show that a Leibniz algebra has a phase space if and only if there is a compatible Leibniz-dendriform algebra, and phase spaces of Leibniz algebras one-to-one corresponds to Manin triples of Leibniz-dendriform algebras. Product (paracomplex) structures and complex structures on Leibniz algebras are studied in terms of decompositions of Leibniz algebras. A para-Kähler structure on a Leibniz algebra is defined to be a symplectic structure and a paracomplex structure satisfying a compatibility condition. We show that a symplectic Leibniz algebra admits a para-Kähler structure if and only if the Leibniz algebra is the direct sum of two isotropic subalgebras as vector spaces. A complex product structure on a Leibniz algebra consists of a complex structure and a product structure satisfying a compatibility condition. A pseudo-Kähler structure on a Leibniz algebra is defined to be a symplectic structure and a complex structure satisfying a compatibility condition. Various properties and relations of complex product structures and pseudo-Kähler structures are studied. In particular, Leibniz-dendriform algebras give rise to complex product structures and pseudo-Kähler structures naturally.

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