Representation Theory: A First Course

Representation Theory: A First Course
ISBN-10
0387974954
ISBN-13
9780387974958
Series
Representation Theory
Category
Mathematics
Pages
551
Language
English
Published
1991
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Joe Harris, William Fulton

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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