Lie elements in pre-Lie algebras, trees and cohomology operations
Abstract
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We give a simple characterization of Lie elements in free pre-Lie algebras as elements of the kernel of a map between spaces of trees. We explain how this result is related to natural operations on the Chevalley-Eilenberg complex of a Lie algebra. We also indicate a possible relation to Loday's theory of triplettes.
21 pages, LaTeX2e with jltmac2e style. Final version, to appear in Journal of Lie Theory
21 pages, LaTeX2e with jltmac2e style. Final version, to appear in Journal of Lie Theory