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Lie Groups, Lie Algebras, and Representations: An Elementary Introduction, Corrected Second Edition by Brian C. Hall (auth.) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Main subject categories: • Lie groups • Matrix Lie groups • Lie algebras • Representation theory • Semisimple Lie algebras • Compact Lie groupsThis textbook treats Lie groups, Lie algebras and their representations in an elementary but fully rigorous fashion requiring minimal prerequisites. In particular, the theory of matrix Lie groups and their Lie algebras is developed using only linear algebra, and more motivation and intuition for proofs is provided than in most classic texts on the subject.In addition to its accessible treatment of the basic theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras, the book is also noteworthy for including:• a treatment of the Baker–Campbell–Hausdorff formula and its use in place of the Frobenius theorem to establish deeper results about the relationship between Lie groups and Lie algebras• motivation for the machinery of roots, weights and the Weyl group via a concrete and detailed exposition of the representation theory of sl(3;C)• an unconventional definition of semisimplicity that allows for a rapid development of the structure theory of semisimple Lie algebras• a self-contained construction of the representations of compact groups, independent of Lie-algeb

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Author
Brian C. Hall (auth.)
Publisher
Springer, Springer International Publishing AG, Springer Science+Business Media
Published
2015
Language
EN
ISBN
9783319134666
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Mathematics, Algebra, Stem
Updated
2026-03-24

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