Z-graded Lie superalgebras

This thesis investigates the role of filtrations and gradings in the study of Lie superalgebras. The main connections between the Z-grading of a Lie superalgebra and its structure are explained. As an example, the simplicity of the Lie superalgebras W(m,n) and S(m,n) is proved. Finally, the strongly symmetric gradings of length three and five of the Lie superalgebras W(m,n) and S(m,n) are classified.