Lie Algebras

MATH 7161.01: Lie Algebras

Nilpotent and solvable Lie algebras; structure and classification of simple Lie algebras; Levi-Malcev decomposition; root systems; Dynkin diagrams; introduction to representation of complex semi-simple Lie algebras; universal enveloping algebra.
Prereq: 6111, or instructor permission.
Credit Hours
3.0

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Textbook

Title: Lie Groups: An Introduction through Linear Groups
Author: Rossman
Publisher: Oxford
ISBN: 9780198596837

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Autumn