Simple Algebras of Type (1,1) are Associative

Abstract

In the classification of almost alternative algebras relative quasiequivalence by Albert two new classes of algebras of type (γ, δ) were introduced, namely those of type (1, 1) and ( —1, 0) (1, equations (34), (35), and Theorem 6). Since rings of type (1, 1) and ( — 1, 0) are anti-isomorphic it suffices to consider those of type (1, 1). They may be defined as rings satisfying1and2for all elements x, y, and z of the ring, where the associator (a, b, c) is given by (a, b, c) = (ab)c — a (bc).Actually the identity2'together with (1) implies (2) whenever the characteristic of the ring is different from 2. This may readily be verified by linearizing (2’). Consequently we may use (1) and (2’) as the defining relations for a ring of type (1, 1).