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title: Cohomology of Left Pre-Jacobi–Jordan Algebras
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# Cohomology of Left Pre-Jacobi–Jordan Algebras

A left pre-Jacobi–Jordan algebra is a nonassociative algebraic structure characterized by bilinear operations whose failure of associativity satisfies a left skew-symmetry condition related to the classical Jordan and Jacobi identities. The algebraic cohomology theory of left pre-Jacobi–Jordan algebras provides the formal framework to classify and analyze derivations, extensions, and deformations of these algebras. The contemporary theory uses a zigzag cochain complex constructed from dual operator sequences and is closely linked to deformation theory, Nijenhuis and relative Rota–Baxter operators, and broader Jordan-type algebraic structures.

## 1. Pre-Jacobi–Jordan Algebras: Structure and Defining Identities

A left pre-Jacobi–Jordan algebra $(A, \cdot)$ over a field (char $K\ne2,3$) is defined by a bilinear product $\cdot$ satisfying the antiassociator identity
\[
(x\cdot y)\cdot z + x\cdot(y\cdot z) = -\Big((y\cdot x)\cdot z + y\cdot(x\cdot z)\Big),\quad\forall\, x, y, z\in A
\]
or equivalently,
\[
(x,y,z)_1 := (x\cdot y)\cdot z + x\cdot(y\cdot z) = - (y, x, z)_1.
\]
This left symmetry condition distinguishes pre-JJ algebras from both associative and fully Jordan structures. The symmetrized product $x\ast y := x\cdot y + y\cdot x$ defines the so-called “sub-adjacent” Jacobi–Jordan algebra, which satisfies the commutative Jordan product and Jacobi identity. The antiassociative case (i.e., $(x\cdot y)\cdot z = - x\cdot(y\cdot z)$) is a special subclass.

Key structural features:
- Nonassociativity is strictly controlled by the antiassociator skew-symmetry.
- When symmetrized, the product satisfies Jacobi–Jordan (Jordan plus Jacobi) identities, ensuring compatibility with classical Jordan algebraic cohomological techniques.
- Bimodules, matched pairs, and invariant bilinear forms are natural modules of study in the representation and cohomological analysis [2007.06736].

## 2. Algebraic Cohomology Complex: Zigzag Operators and Graded Structure

The algebraic cohomology theory for left pre-Jacobi–Jordan algebras is realized through a zigzag complex constructed from two operator sequences acting on cochains:
- For a representation $(V; \rho, \mu)$ of $A$, the cochain spaces $C^n(A, V)$ are the $n$-multilinear maps $A^n \to V$.
- There is a distinguished subspace $A^n(A,V)\subset \operatorname{Hom}(\wedge^{n-1}A \otimes A, V)$ where the cochains obey a specific skew-symmetry (see condition (cA) in [2508.03076]).

The two key operator sequences are:
1. The differential $d^n: C^n(A, V) \to C^{n+1}(A, V)$, defined by
   \[
   \begin{aligned}
   d^n f(x_1, ..., x_{n+1}) &= \sum_{i=1}^{n} \rho(x_i)f(x_1,...,\hat{x}_i,...,x_{n+1}) \\
   &\quad + \sum_{i=1}^{n} \mu(x_{n+1})f(x_1,...,\hat{x}_i,...,x_n, x_i) \\
   &\quad + \sum_{i=1}^{n} f(x_1,...,\hat{x}_i,...,x_n, x_i\cdot x_{n+1}) \\
   &\quad + \sum_{1\leq i<j\leq n} f(x_i * x_j, x_1,...,\hat{x}_i,...,\hat{x}_j,...,x_{n+1}),
   \end{aligned}
   \]
  where $*$ denotes the symmetrized product.

2. The secondary operator $\delta^n : A^n(A,V) \to C^{n+1}(A,V)$ with appropriate sign conventions.

A crucial property is $d^n \circ \delta^{n-1} = 0$ for all $n \geq 2$, ensuring the integrity of the zigzag complex:
\[
\dots \xrightarrow{\,\delta^{n-1}\,} C^n(A, V) \xrightarrow{\,d^n\,} C^{n+1}(A, V) \xrightarrow{\,\delta^n\,} \dots
\]
The cohomology groups are then defined as
\[
H^n(A,V) = \ker(d^n)/ \operatorname{im}(\delta^{n-1}).
\]
These groups measure obstructions to extensions, deformations, and the existence of invariant structures.

## 3. Classification and Extension Problems: Bimodules, Matched Pairs, and Double Structures

The construction of bimodules and matched pairs is foundational for extension and cohomology theory in pre-JJ algebras [2007.06736]. 

- **Bimodules:** A bimodule $V$ comes equipped with left and right actions $l, r: A \rightarrow \mathfrak{gl}(V)$ satisfying compatibility relations ensuring that the extended action respects the pre-JJ algebra structure. These modules are used as coefficients in the cochain complexes.
- **Matched pairs:** Two pre-JJ algebras $A$ and $B$ can be assembled as a direct sum $A\oplus B$, with cross-actions providing a unified pre-JJ product under compatibility conditions (see Theorem 3.5 in [2007.06736]).
- **Double constructions:** The direct sum $A \oplus A^*$, with $A^*$ carrying a dual product and module action, equipped with a nondegenerate invariant symmetric bilinear form $B$, yields new symmetric pre-JJ algebras. This mirrors Drinfeld’s double in bialgebra theory and is parametrized via matched pair data [2007.06736].

Such double constructions and bilinear invariants are essential for defining and classifying symmetric extension classes and for establishing cohomological dualities.

## 4. Deformation Theory: Linear Deformations, Cocycle Conditions, and Nijenhuis Operators

Deformation theory in the pre-JJ context follows the Gerstenhaber paradigm, emphasizing linear deformations governed by cohomology:
- Given $(A, \cdot)$, a formal deformation is defined as $x \cdot_t y = x\cdot y + t\,\omega(x,y)$ with $\omega$ a bilinear map (the infinitesimal). For associativity of the deformed product to persist at first order, $\omega$ must satisfy the cocycle condition: it is a 2-cocycle in the cohomology of the regular representation [2508.03076].
- Quadratic constraints must also be fulfilled for the higher-order deformation to remain pre-JJ, typically restricting possible $\omega$ beyond cocycle conditions alone.

Nijenhuis operators provide a systematic source of trivial (integrable) deformations:
- A linear operator $N:A\rightarrow A$ is called a Nijenhuis operator if
  \[
  N(x) \cdot N(y) = N\big(N(x) \cdot y + x \cdot N(y) - N(x \cdot y)\big), \quad\forall\,x,y\in A,
  \]
  where the $N$-deformed product $x \cdot_N y := N(x)\cdot y + x\cdot N(y) - N(x\cdot y)$.
- Deformations generated via $N$—specifically, choosing $\omega(x,y) = x\cdot_N y$—are always trivial in cohomology, with the isomorphism given by the map $\mathrm{id}+tN$ [2508.03076].
- Rota–Baxter operators of weight $-1$ are shown to be equivalent to Nijenhuis operators in this setting, further connecting these operational approaches with deformation rigidity.

## 5. Connections to Related Algebraic and Cohomological Frameworks

The theory of pre-Jacobi–Jordan algebraic cohomology both extends and absorbs established cohomological machinery:
- **Analogies** to the cohomology of (pre-)Lie, Jordan, and Jacobi–Jordan algebras are direct: e.g., symmetrization to Jordan-type operations, and nilpotency properties leading to vanishing or simplified higher-degree cohomologies [1404.5435].
- **Embedded cohomological frameworks:** The adaptation of cohomology via enveloping Lie algebras (cf. the Tits–Koecher–Kantor construction for Jordan triples) provides structural insight, though the asymmetric pre-JJ identities require specific modification of the complex's symmetry and module structure [1512.03347].
- **Hom-type generalizations:** Recent developments have extended structure and cohomology to Hom-pre-Jacobi–Jordan algebras (involving twisting maps), wherein the zigzag complex and operator-based deformation theory remain structurally parallel, with suitable compatibility imposed for associativity and representation [2105.14650], [2308.04203].

A table summarizing the key algebraic correspondences:

| Structure                 | Product Symmetry          | Key Cohomology Feature                     |
|---------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Lie algebra               | Skew (antisymmetric)     | Chevalley–Eilenberg complex                |
| Jordan algebra            | Commutative              | Jordan cohomology, deformation from H²     |
| Jacobi–Jordan algebra     | Commutative + Jacobi     | Zigzag cohomology, H² classifies deformations |
| Pre-Jacobi–Jordan algebra | Weak left sym. (pre-JJ)  | Zigzag complex: cocycle + quadratic constraints |

## 6. Low-Degree Cohomology, Extensions, and Examples

Low-degree cohomology spaces admit classical algebraic interpretations:
- $H^0(A,V)$ identifies invariants in $V$ under the module action: those $v\in V$ such that $\rho(x)v + \mu(x)v = 0$ for all $x\in A$.
- $H^1(A,V)$ consists of outer antiderivations modulo inner ones—these measure derivational symmetries not realized by the algebra’s own multiplication [2508.03076], [2109.12364].
- $H^2(A, A)$ classifies equivalence classes of abelian extensions and, crucially, infinitesimal linear deformations of the product. Nontriviality in $H^2$ reveals the presence of nonrigid deformations, while the vanishing of $H^2$ signifies rigidity.

Explicit examples worked out in [2007.06736], [2109.12364], and [2202.02573] include double constructions, abelian extension classes, and deformation computations for low-dimensional pre-JJ and Jacobi–Jordan algebras.

## 7. Triviality and Simultaneous Deformation: Relative Rota–Baxter Operators and Nijenhuis Elements

The theory of relative Rota–Baxter operators on (pre-)Jacobi–Jordan algebras provides a mechanism for constructing new structures and studying their deformations [2508.03096]:
- The cohomology theory for such operators parallels that of algebra deformations, using an adapted zigzag complex.
- Linear deformations of relative Rota–Baxter operators are controlled by 1-cocycles in the corresponding cohomology; triviality of the deformation relates to the existence of a Nijenhuis element—an operator whose associated deformation is cohomologically trivial.
- These techniques fit into a broader theme of simultaneous deformation studied in the derived bracket framework for other algebra–morphism pairs, as seen in the work of Frégier and Zambon and adapted to the pre-JJ context [2508.03096].

## References

Key foundational and recent works include:
- [1404.5435] for the structure and classification of Jacobi–Jordan algebras in low dimensions and their role in cohomology.
- [2007.06736] for bimodules, matched pairs, and double constructions.
- [2508.03076] for the formal development of cohomology and deformation theory specific to left pre–Jacobi–Jordan algebras.
- [2508.03096] for cohomologies and linear deformations of relative Rota–Baxter operators and simultaneous deformation analogies.

The culmination of these developments is a systematic, algebraically robust, and functorially rich cohomology theory for left pre-Jacobi–Jordan algebras, serving as a foundation for the study of their deformations, extensions, and higher algebraic properties, with broad implications for nonassociative algebra, algebraic deformation theory, and mathematical physics.

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