An outer derivation is a specific type of derivation in the context of Lie algebras that cannot be expressed as an inner derivation, which arises from the adjoint action of an element of the Lie algebra on itself. It helps to understand the structure and properties of Lie algebras by distinguishing between internal symmetries and more general transformations, leading to insights about the algebra's representation theory and cohomology.
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