School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2021
Abstract
A loop is a rather general algebraic structure that has an identity element and division, but is not necessarily associative. Smooth loops are a direct generalization of Lie groups. A key example of a non-Lie smooth loop is the loop of unit octonions. In this paper, we study properties of smooth loops and their associated tangent algebras, including a loop analog of the Maurer-Cartan equation. Then, given a manifold, we introduce a loop bundle as an associated bundle to a particular principal bundle. Given a connection on the principal bundle, we define the torsion of a loop bundle structure and show how it relates to the curvature, and also develop aspects of a non-associative gauge theory. Throughout, we see how some of the known properties of -structures can be seen from this more general setting.
Recommended Citation
Grigorian, Sergey. 2021. “Smooth Loops and Loop Bundles.” Advances in Mathematics 393 (December): 108078. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aim.2021.108078.
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Publication Title
Advances in Mathematics
DOI
10.1016/j.aim.2021.108078