Scalar extension of multiplicative Jordan decomposition #
Let R be a commutative semiring, let K and L be R-algebras that are fields, and let
f : K →ₐ[R] L. An automorphism of K ⊗[R] V extends canonically to an automorphism of
L ⊗[R] V. If K is perfect, scalar extension preserves semisimplicity: the squarefree
minimal polynomial of the original endomorphism maps to a squarefree annihilating polynomial over
L. Scalar extension also preserves unipotence directly, so uniqueness of the multiplicative
Jordan–Chevalley decomposition identifies the extended factors.
Main declarations #
LinearMap.GeneralLinearGroup.IsSemisimple.mapValue: scalar extension preserves semisimple automorphisms when the source field is perfect.LinearMap.GeneralLinearGroup.IsUnipotent.mapValue: scalar extension preserves unipotent automorphisms, for arbitrary commutative value rings.LinearMap.GeneralLinearGroup.jordanDecomposition_mapValue: multiplicative Jordan decomposition commutes with scalar extension between perfect fields.
This is the linear-algebra input for value-field naturality of the Jordan decomposition of algebraic-group points.
References #
- T. A. Springer, Linear Algebraic Groups, §2.4.
Mathlib.LinearAlgebra.Semisimplefor the squarefree-minimal-polynomial criterion.
Scalar extension preserves unipotence of a linear automorphism.
Extending scalars from a perfect field preserves semisimplicity of an automorphism of a scalar extension.
Multiplicative Jordan–Chevalley decomposition commutes with extension between perfect value fields.
The semisimple factor of an automorphism commutes with extension between perfect value fields.
The unipotent factor of an automorphism commutes with extension between perfect value fields.