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Wigner’s little groups are the subgroups of the Poincaré group whose transformations leave the four-momentum of a relativistic particle invariant. The little group for a massive particle is SO(3)-like, whereas for a massless particle, it is E(2)-like. Multiple approaches to group contractions are discussed. It is shown that the Lie algebra of the E(2)-like little group for massless particles can be obtained from the SO(3) and from the SO(2, 1) group by boosting to the infinite-momentum limit. It is also shown that it is possible to obtain the generators of the E(2)-like and cylindrical groups from those of SO(3) as well as from those of SO(2, 1) by using the squeeze transformation. The contraction of the Lorentz group SO(3, 2) to the Poincaré group is revisited. As physical examples, two applications are chosen from classical optics. The first shows the contraction of a light ray from a spherical transparent surface to a straight line. The second shows that the focusing of the image in a camera can be formulated by the implementation of the focal condition to the [ABCD] matrix of paraxial optics, which can be regarded as a limiting procedure. Full article

Bilinear systems can be developed from the point of view of time-varying linear differential equations or from the symmetry of Lie theory, in particular Lie algebras, Lie groups, and Lie semigroups. For bilinear control systems with bounded control range, we analyze when a unique control set (i.e., a maximal set of approximate controllability) with nonvoid interior exists, for the induced system on projective space. We use the system semigroup by considering piecewise constant controls and use spectral properties to extend the result to bilinear systems in ${\mathbb{R}}^d$. The contribution of this paper highlights the relationship between all the existent control sets. We show that the controllability property of a bilinear system is equivalent to the existence and uniqueness of a control set of the projective system. Full article

We present novel proofs of the Riemann hypothesis by extending the standard complex Riemann zeta function into a quaternionic algebraic framework. Utilizing λ-regularization, we construct a symmetrized form that ensures analytic continuation and restores critical-line reflection symmetry, a key structural property of the Riemann ξ(s) function. This formulation reveals that all nontrivial zeros of the zeta function must lie along the critical line Re(s) = 1/2, offering a constructive and algebraic resolution to this fundamental conjecture. Our method is built on convexity and symmetrical principles that generalize naturally to higher-dimensional hypercomplex spaces. We also explore the broader implications of this framework in quantum statistical physics. In particular, the λ-regularized quaternionic zeta function governs thermodynamic properties and phase transitions in Bose–Einstein condensates. This quaternionic extension of the zeta function encodes oscillatory behavior and introduces critical hypersurfaces that serve as higher-dimensional analogues of the classical critical line. By linking the spectral features of the zeta function to measurable physical phenomena, our work uncovers a profound connection between analytic number theory, hypercomplex geometry, and quantum field theory, suggesting a unified structure underlying prime distributions and quantum coherence. Full article

A formalism for the systematic construction of integrable non-autonomous deformations of soliton hierarchies is presented. The theory is formulated as an initial value problem (IVP) for an associated Frobenius integrability condition on a Lie algebra. It is shown that this IVP has a formal solution, and within the framework of two particular subalgebras of the hereditary Lie algebra, the explicit forms of this formal solution are derived. Finally, this formalism is applied to the Korteveg-de Vries, dispersive water waves and Ablowitz–Kaup–Newell–Segur soliton hierarchies. The zero-curvature representations and Hamiltonian structures of the considered non-autonomous soliton hierarchies are also provided. Full article

Classical algebraic structures—such as magmas, groups, and Lie groups—are characterized by increasingly strong requirements in binary operation, ranging from no additional constraints to associativity, identity, inverses, and smooth-manifold structures. The hyperstructure paradigm extends these notions by allowing the operation to return subsets of elements, giving rise to hypermagmas, hypergroups, and Lie hypergroups, along with their variants such as quotient, reduced, and fuzzy hypergroups. In this work, we introduce the concept of superhyperstructures, obtained by iterating the powerset construction, and develop the theory of superhypermagmas and Lie superhypergroups. We further define and analyze quotient superhypergroups, reduced superhypergroups, and fuzzy superhypergroups, exploring their algebraic properties and interrelationships. Full article

This paper investigates the role of solvable and nilpotent Lie algebras in the domains of cryptography and steganography, emphasizing their potential in enhancing security protocols and covert communication methods. In the context of cryptography, we explore their application in public-key infrastructure, secure data verification, and the resolution of commutator-based problems that underpin data protection strategies. In steganography, we examine how the algebraic properties of solvable Lie algebras can be leveraged to embed confidential messages within multimedia content, such as images and video, thereby reinforcing secure communication in dynamic environments. We introduce a key exchange protocol founded on the structural properties of solvable Lie algebras, offering an alternative to traditional number-theoretic approaches. The proposed Lie Exponential Diffie–Hellman Problem (LEDHP) introduces a novel cryptographic challenge based on Lie group structures, offering enhanced security through the complexity of non-commutative algebraic operations. The protocol utilizes the non-commutative nature of Lie brackets and the computational difficulty of certain algebraic problems to ensure secure key agreement between parties. A detailed security analysis is provided, including resistance to classical attacks and discussion of post-quantum considerations. The algebraic complexity inherent to solvable Lie algebras presents promising potential for developing cryptographic protocols resilient to quantum adversaries, positioning these mathematical structures as candidates for future-proof security systems. Additionally, we propose a method for secure message embedding using the Lie algebra in combination with frame deformation techniques in animated objects, offering a novel approach to steganography in motion-based media. Full article

We show that a $P{L}_{\infty }$-algebra V can be described by a nilpotent coderivation of degree $-1$ on coalgebra $P^{*}V$. Based on this result, we can generalise the result of Lada to show that every $A_{\infty }$-algebra carries a $P{L}_{\infty }$-algebra structure and every $P{L}_{\infty }$-algebra carries an $L_{\infty }$-algebra structure. In particular, we obtain a pre-Lie n-algebra structure on an arbitrary partially associative n-algebra and deduce that pre-Lie n-algebras are n-Lie admissible. Full article

The explanation of thermodynamics through geometric models was initiated by seminal figures such as Carnot, Gibbs, Duhem, Reeb, and Carathéodory. Only recently, however, has the symplectic foliation model, introduced within the domain of geometric statistical mechanics, provided a geometric definition of entropy as an invariant Casimir function on symplectic leaves—specifically, the coadjoint orbits of the Lie group acting on the system, where these orbits are interpreted as level sets of entropy. We present a symplectic foliation interpretation of thermodynamics, based on Jean-Marie Souriau’s Lie group thermodynamics. This model offers a Lie algebra cohomological characterization of entropy, viewed as an invariant Casimir function in the coadjoint representation. The dual space of the Lie algebra is foliated into coadjoint orbits, which are identified with the level sets of entropy. Within the framework of thermodynamics, dynamics on symplectic leaves—described by the Poisson bracket—are associated with non-dissipative phenomena. Conversely, on the transversal Riemannian foliation (defined by the level sets of energy), the dynamics, characterized by the metric flow bracket, induce entropy production as transitions occur from one symplectic leaf to another. Full article

This study sought to deepen our understanding of the dynamical properties of the newly extended $(3+1)$-dimensional integrable Kadomtsev–Petviashvili (KP) equation, which models the behavior of ion acoustic waves in plasmas and nonlinear optics. This paper aimed to perform Lie symmetry analysis and derive lump, breather, and soliton solutions using the extended hyperbolic function method and the generalized logistic equation method. It also analyzed the dynamical system using chaos detection techniques such as the Lyapunov exponent, return maps, and the fractal dimension. Initially, we focused on constructing lump and breather soliton solutions by employing Hirota’s bilinear method. Secondly, employing Lie symmetry analysis, symmetry generators were utilized to satisfy the Lie invariance conditions. This approach revealed a seven-dimensional Lie algebra for the extended $(3+1)$-dimensional integrable KP equation, incorporating translational symmetry (including dilation or scaling) as well as translations in space and time, which were linked to the conservation of energy. The analysis demonstrated that this formed an optimal sub-algebraic system via similarity reductions. Subsequently, a wave transformation method was applied to reduce the governing system to ordinary differential equations, yielding a wide array of exact solitary wave solutions. The extended hyperbolic function method and the generalized logistic equation method were employed to solve the ordinary differential equations and explore closed-form analytical solitary wave solutions for the diffusive system under consideration. Among the results obtained were various soliton solutions. When plotting the results of all the solutions, we obtained bright, dark, kink, anti-kink, peak, and periodic wave structures. The outcomes are illustrated using 2D, 3D, and contour plots. Finally, upon introducing the perturbation term, the system’s behavior was analyzed using chaos detection techniques such as the Lyapunov exponent, return maps, and the fractal dimension. The results contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamic properties of the extended KP equation in fluid mechanics. Full article

The number of applications of parallel topology robots in industry is growing, and the interest of academics in finding new solutions and applications to implement such mechanisms is present all over the world. Industrywide, the most commonly used motion types need four- and six-degrees-of-freedom (DoF) robots. While there are commercial variants from different robot vendors, this study offers new alternatives to these. Based on Lie algebra synthesis, symmetrical parallel structures are identified, according to certain rules. Implementing 2-DoF actuation modules, the number of robot limbs is reduced compared to existing commercial robot structures. In terms of the applicability of a parallel mechanism (also concerning the control algorithm), it is important to determine singular configurations. Therefore, in addition to the kinematic schematics of the newly proposed mechanisms, their singular configurations are also discussed. Based on some dimensional simplifications (without a loss of generality), the conditions for the singular configurations are enumerated for the presented parallel topology robots with symmetrical kinematic chains. Finally, a comparison of the proposed mechanism is presented, considering its singular configurations. Full article

It has been shown that at the present stage of the evolution of the universe, cosmological acceleration is an inevitable kinematical consequence of quantum theory in semiclassical approximation. Quantum theory does not involve such classical concepts as Minkowski or de Sitter spaces. In classical theory, when choosing Minkowski space, a vacuum catastrophe occurs, while when choosing de Sitter space, the value of the cosmological constant can be arbitrary. On the contrary, in quantum theory, there is no uncertainties in view of the following: (1) the de Sitter algebra is the most general ten-dimensional Lie algebra; (2) the Poincare algebra is a special degenerate case of the de Sitter algebra in the limit $R\to \infty$ where R is the contraction parameter for the transition from the de Sitter to the Poincare algebra and R has nothing to do with the radius of de Sitter space; (3) R is fundamental to the same extent as c and ℏ: c is the contraction parameter for the transition from the Poincare to the Galilean algebra and ℏ is the contraction parameter for the transition from quantum to classical theory; (4) as a consequence, the question (why the quantities (c, ℏ, R) have the values which they actually have) does not arise. The solution to the problem of cosmological acceleration follows on from the results of irreducible representations of the de Sitter algebra. This solution is free of uncertainties and does not involve dark energy, quintessence, and other exotic mechanisms, the physical meaning of which is a mystery. Full article

This paper extends the notions of n-derivations and n-automorphisms from Lie algebras to nest algebras via exponential mappings. We establish necessary and sufficient conditions for triangularity, and examine the preservation of the radical, center, and ideals under these higher-order algebraic transformations. The induced group structures of n-automorphisms are explicitly characterized, including inner and non-abelian components. Several concrete examples demonstrate the applicability and depth of the theoretical findings. Full article

Thestability of a control system is essential for its effective operation. Stability implies that small changes in input, initial conditions, or parameters do not lead to significant fluctuations in output. Various stability properties, such as inner stability, asymptotic stability, and BIBO (Bounded Input, Bounded Output) stability, are well understood for classical linear control systems in Euclidean spaces. This paper aims to thoroughly address the stability problem for a class of linear control systems defined on matrix Lie groups. This approach generalizes classical models corresponding to the latter when the group is Abelian and non-compact. It is important to note that this generalization leads to a very difficult control system, due to the complexity of the state space and the special dynamics resulting from the drift and control vectors. Several mathematical concepts help us understand and characterize stability in the classical case. We first show how to extend these algebraic, topological, and dynamical concepts from Euclidean space to a connected Lie group of matrices. Building on classical results, we identify a pathway that enables us to formulate conjectures about stability in this broader context. This problem is closely linked to the controllability and observability properties of the system. Fortunately, these properties are well established for both classes of linear systems, whether in Euclidean spaces or on Lie groups. We are confident that these conjectures can be proved in future work, initially for the class of nilpotent and solvable groups, and later for semi-simple groups. This will provide valuable insights that will facilitate, through Jouan’s Equivalence Theorem, the analysis of an important class of nonlinear control systems on manifolds beyond Lie groups. We provide an example involving a three-dimensional solvable Lie group of rigid motions in a plane to illustrate these conjectures. Full article

We introduce a polyadic analog of supersymmetry by considering the polyadization procedure (proposed by the author) applied to the toy model of one-dimensional supersymmetric quantum mechanics. The supercharges are generalized to polyadic ones using the n-ary sigma matrices defined in earlier work. In this way, polyadic analogs of supercharges and Hamiltonians take the cyclic shift block matrix form, and they are different from the N-extended and multigraded SQM. While constructing the corresponding supersymmetry as an n-ary Lie superalgebra (n is the arity of the initial associative multiplication), we have found new brackets with a reduced arity of $2\le m<n$ and a related series of m-ary superalgebras (which is impossible for binary superalgebras). In the case of even reduced arity m, we obtain a tower of higher-order (as differential operators) even Hamiltonians, while for m odd we obtain a tower of higher-order odd supercharges, and the corresponding algebra consists of the odd sector only. Full article

The present paper elaborates on the development of a theory of discrete-time dynamical systems on finite-dimensional structured state spaces. Dynamical systems on structured state spaces possess well-known applications to solving differential equations in physics, and it was shown that discrete-time systems on finite- (albeit high-) dimensional structured state spaces possess solid applications to structured signal processing and nonlinear system identification, modeling and control. With reference to the state-space representation of dynamical systems, the present contribution tackles the core system-theoretic problem of determining suitable laws to express a system’s state transition. In particular, the present contribution aims at formulating a fairly general class of state-transition laws over the Lie algebra associated to a Lie group and at extending some properties of classical dynamical systems to process Lie-algebra-valued state signals. Full article