The Algebra of Supernatural Matrices

Event Date
2025-02-05
Event Time
02:30 pm ~ 04:00 pm
Event Location
Temple University, Wachman Hall 412

Shira Gilat, UPenn

Abstract:The algebra of supernatural matrices is a key example in the theory of locally finite central simple algebras.  Supernatural matrices are a minimal solution to the equation of unital algebras M_n(X) ∼= X, which we compare to several similar conditions involving cancellation of matrices. This algebra has appeared under various names before, and it generalizes both McCrimmon's deep matrices algebra and m-petal Leavitt path algebra.