Engel's theorem in Mathlib

04/20/2023

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by   Oliver Nash, et al.

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We discuss the theory of Lie algebras in Lean's Mathlib library. Using nilpotency as the theme, we outline a computer formalisation of Engel's theorem and an application to root space theory. We emphasise that all arguments work with coefficients in any commutative ring.