Quantifier Elimination and Invariant Theory: Applications to Quaternions, Octonions, and Other Algebras

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Authors: Maximilian Illmer
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Abstract

We build on our previous paper \cite{constructive} by using the general method introduced there in conjunction with invariant theory. This yields quantifier elimination results for the classical quaternions, octonions, as well as other classes of finite-dimensional algebras over real closed and algebraically closed fields. In particular, the first two examples answer an open question posed recently in \cite{savi}.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Polynomial and algebraic computation Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory Rings Modules and Algebras

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint