Abstract
Given a finite-dimensional noncommutative semisimple algebra A over C with involution, we show that A always has a basis B for which (A,B) is a reality-based algebra. For algebras that have a one-dimensional representation δ, we show that there always exists an RBA-basis for which δ is a positive degree map. We characterize all RBA-bases of the 5-dimensional noncommutative semisimple algebra for which the algebra has a positive degree map, and give examples of RBA-bases of C⊕Mn(C) for which the RBA has a positive degree map, for all n≥2.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 173-191 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Journal of Algebra |
| Volume | 479 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jun 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- C-algebras
- Reality-based algebras
- Table algebras
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Algebra and Number Theory