Abstract
In this note, we give a new simple construction of all maximal abelian ideals in a Borel subalgebra of a complex simple Lie algebra. We also derive formulas for dimensions of certain maximal abelian ideals in terms of the theory of Borel de Siebenthal.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 255-264 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Glasgow Mathematical Journal |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |