3-post-Lie algebras and relative Rota-Baxter operators of nonzero weight on 3-Lie algebras

Abstract

In this paper, first we introduce the notions of relative Rota-Baxter operators of nonzero weight on 3-Lie algebras and 3-post-Lie algebras. A 3-post-Lie algebra consists of a 3-Lie algebra structure and a ternary operation such that some compatibility conditions are satisfied. We show that a relative Rota-Baxter operator of nonzero weight induces a 3-post-Lie algebra naturally. Conversely, a 3-post-Lie algebra gives rise to a new 3-Lie algebra, which is called the subadjacent 3-Lie algebra, and an action on the original 3-Lie algebra. Then we construct an L∞-algebra whose Maurer-Cartan elements are relative Rota-Baxter operators of nonzero weight. Consequently, we obtain the twisted L∞-algebra that controls deformations of a given relative Rota-Baxter operator of nonzero weight on 3-Lie algebras. Finally, we introduce a cohomology theory for a relative Rota-Baxter operator of nonzero weight on 3-Lie algebras and use the second cohomology group to classify infinitesimal deformations.