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Representation Theory: A First Course

By William Fulton , Joe Harris

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
1991
ISBN
0387975276, 9780387975276
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14651576 bytes)
Series
Graduate Texts in Mathematics / Readings in Mathematics
Edition
1
Pages
551\563
Topic
Mathematics Algebra
Time added
2011-04-20 14:05:05

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.

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