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We propose an approach to the theory of Lie superalgebras based on what we call a “Lie algebra square root”. Every Lie algebra square root has a Lie algebra as its square, but many different Lie algebra square roots may have the same square.
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Mackey, G.W. Some remarks on Lie superalgebras. Czech J Phys 37, 373–386 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01597263
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01597263