Synopses & Reviews
Three of the leading figures in the field have composed this excellent introduction to the theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras. Together these lectures provide an elementary account of the theory that is unsurpassed. In the first part, Roger Carter concentrates on Lie algebras and root systems. In the second Graeme Segal discusses Lie groups. And in the final part, Ian Macdonald gives an introduction to special linear groups. Graduate students requiring an introduction to the theory of Lie groups and their applications should look no further than this book.
Review
'The rapid pace and variety of subject matter make this a very readable book.' Mathematika
Synopsis
An excellent introduction to the theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras.
Table of Contents
Preface M. Taylor; Introduction to Lie algebras Roger W. Carter; Lie groups Graeme B. Segal; Algebraic groups Ian G. MacDonald.