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Main Authors: Cantor, Omer, Jezernik, Urban, Zozaya, Andoni
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Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.11240
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author Cantor, Omer
Jezernik, Urban
Zozaya, Andoni
author_facet Cantor, Omer
Jezernik, Urban
Zozaya, Andoni
contents We prove that the Lie algebra $\mathfrak{sl}_n(\textbf{F}_q)$ of traceless matrices over a finite field of characteristic $p$ can be generated by $2$ elements with exceptions when $(n, p)$ is $(3, 3)$ or $(4,2)$. In the latter cases, we establish curious identities that obstruct $2$-generation.
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spellingShingle Two-generation of traceless matrices over finite fields
Cantor, Omer
Jezernik, Urban
Zozaya, Andoni
Rings and Algebras
17B05, 17B20
We prove that the Lie algebra $\mathfrak{sl}_n(\textbf{F}_q)$ of traceless matrices over a finite field of characteristic $p$ can be generated by $2$ elements with exceptions when $(n, p)$ is $(3, 3)$ or $(4,2)$. In the latter cases, we establish curious identities that obstruct $2$-generation.
title Two-generation of traceless matrices over finite fields
topic Rings and Algebras
17B05, 17B20
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.11240