Introduction to Lie Algebras and Representation Theory
James E. Humphreys(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published in December 1997
Book
Hardback
XIII, 171 pages
978-3-540-90053-5 (ISBN)
Description
This is an introductory text to lie algebras and representation theory. It covers areas such as semi-simple lie algebras, Chevalley algebras and groups, and isomorphism and conjugacy theorems.
More details
Series
Edition
6., corr. Printing
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
references, indices
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-90053-5 (9783540900535)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface.- Basic Concepts.- Semisimple Lie Algebras.- Root Systems.- Isomorphism and Conjugacy Theorems.- Existence Theorem.- Representation Theory.- Chevalley Algebras and Groups.- References.- Afterword (1994).- Index of Terminology.- Index of Symbols.