On Real Simple Left-symmetric Algebras

Abstract

In this article, we commence to study the real (simple) left-symmetric algebras. From the known classification of certain complex (semi)simple left-symmetric algebras, we classify their corresponding real forms. We not only obtain the classification of real simple left-symmetric algebras in low dimensions, but also find certain examples of real simple left-symmetric algebras in higher dimensions. In particular, there exists a complex simple left-symmetric algebra without any real form. We also give a geometric construction for a class of real simple left-symmetric algebras. At last, we apply the classification results to study some structures related to geometry.