The non-abelian tensor product and the second homology of Leibniz algebras

Abstract

In the theories of groups and Lie algebras, investigations of the properties of the non-abelian tensor product and their relations to the second homology groups are worthwhile. It is the purpose of the present paper to exhibit such investigations about the non-abelian tensor product of Leibniz algebras. The isomorphism between the non-abelian tensor square and non-abelian exterior square of a Lie algebra L, will enable us to set a simple connection between and . Furthermore, we shall relate the concepts of capability and solvability of a Leibniz algebra to its tensor square. Finally, we give an upper bound for the dimension of the non-abelian tensor square and the second homology of a nilpotent Leibniz algebra in terms of the dimension of its center and derived subalgebra.