Quasi-Lie algebra
In mathematics, a quasi-Lie algebra in abstract algebra is just like a Lie algebra, but with the usual axiom
replaced by
In characteristic other than 2, these are equivalent, so this distinction doesn't arise when considering real or complex Lie algebras. It can however become important, when considering Lie algebras over the integers.
In a quasi-Lie algebra,
Therefore, the bracket of any element with itself is 2-torsion, if it does not actually vanish.
