Pairs of compatible associative algebras, classical Yang-Baxter equation and quiver representations

Abstract

Given an associative multiplication in matrix algebra compatible with the usual one or, in other words, linear deformation of matrix algebra, we construct a solution to the classical Yang-Baxter equation. We also develop a theory of such deformations and construct numerous examples. It turns out that these deformations are in one-to-one correspondence with representations of certain algebraic structures, which we call M-structures. We also describe an important class of M-structures related to the affine Dynkin diagrams of A, D, E-type. These M-structures and their representations are described in terms of quiver representations.