Contributions

  • Harris, Joe, 1951- - Contributor

Publication

1991 - Springer-Verlag, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

137,750 words, Guess

Page Count

551 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number90024926
  • Goodreads585309
  • LibraryThing175600

Classifications

  • DDC512/.2
  • LCCQA171 .F85 1991

Description

The primary goal of these lectures is to introduce a beginner to the finite-dimensional representations of Lie groups and Lie algebras. Intended to serve non-specialists, the concentration of the text is on examples. The general theory is developed sparingly, and then mainly as useful and unifying language to describe phenomena already encountered in concrete cases. The book begins with a brief tour through representation theory of finite groups, with emphasis determined by what is useful for Lie groups. The focus then turns to Lie groups and Lie algebras and finally to the heart of the course: working out the finite dimensional representations of the classical groups. The goal of the last portion of the book is to make a bridge between the example-oriented approach of the earlier parts and the general theory. -- PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Graduate texts in mathematics ;

Other Editions

  • Representation theory: a first courseSpringer-Verlag1991-01-01

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