On the non-neutral component of outer forms of the orthogonal group

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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 languageEnglish
Article number106477
JournalJournal of Pure and Applied Algebra
Volume225
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2021

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Keywords

  • Azumaya algebra
  • Brauer group
  • Central simple algebra
  • Involution
  • Orthogonal group
  • Reduced norm

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Algebra and Number Theory

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