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A note on Clifford algebras and central division algebras with involution

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 May 2009

D. W. Lewis
D. W. Lewis
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Department of Mathematics, University College, Belfif, Dublin 4Ireland
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In this note we consider the question as to which central division algebras occur as the Clifford algebra of a quadratic form over a field. Non-commutative ones other than quaternion division algebras can occur and it is also the case that there are certain central division algebras D which, while not themselves occurring as a Clifford algebra, are such that some matrix ring over D does occur as a Clifford algebra. We also consider the further question as to which involutions on the division algebra can occur as one of two natural involutions on the Clifford algebra.

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Research Article
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Glasgow Mathematical Journal , Volume 26 , Issue 2 , July 1985 , pp. 171 - 176
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Copyright © Glasgow Mathematical Journal Trust 1985

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