Abstract
Let (A,σ) be a central simple algebra with an orthogonal involution. It is well-known that O(A,σ) contains elements of reduced norm −1 if and only if the Brauer class of A is trivial. We generalize this statement to Azumaya algebras with orthogonal involution over semilocal rings, and show that the “if” part fails if one allows the base ring to be arbitrary.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 106477 |
Journal | Journal of Pure and Applied Algebra |
Volume | 225 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020 Elsevier B.V.
Keywords
- Azumaya algebra
- Brauer group
- Central simple algebra
- Involution
- Orthogonal group
- Reduced norm
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Algebra and Number Theory