Lie algebra 4th order invariant



Hi,

I am a physicist and have to admit I have no idea how to approach this
problem: Given a Lie algebra (semi-simple say), take the fourth
anti-symmetric tensor power of its adjoint representation and
decompose it into irreps. In which cases does this decomposition
contain the one dimensional representation?

In other words: Which Lie-algebras have a fourth order anti-symmetric
invariant?

Of course I can check concrete examples using LiE, but I am looking
for a general result.

Cheers
Robert


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