Abstract: We give a characterization of the Dynkin elements of a simple Lie algebra. Namely we prove that 1/2 of a Dynkin element is the unique point of minimal length in its N-region.

BibTeX

@misc{math.RT/0212089,
    title = {{A characterization of Dynkin elements}}.
    author = {Paul E. Gunnells and Eric Sommers},
    eprint = {arXiv:math.RT/0212089}}