Lie Groups and Lie Algebras: Chapters 7-9

ISBN-13: 9783540688518 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 448 str.

Nicolas Bourbaki; A. N. Pressley

Opis

This is the softcover reprint of the English translation of Bourbaki's text Groupes et Algebres de Lie, Chapters 7 to 9. It completes the previously published translations of Chapters 1 to 3 (3-540-64242-0) and 4 to 6 (978-3-540-69171-6) by covering the structure and representation theory of semi-simple Lie algebras and compact Lie groups. Chapter 7 deals with Cartan subalgebras of Lie algebras, regular elements and conjugacy theorems. Chapter 8 begins with the structure of split semi-simple Lie algebras and their root systems. It goes on to describe the finite-dimensional modules for such algebras, including the character formula of Hermann Weyl. It concludes with the theory of Chevalley orders. Chapter 9 is devoted to the theory of compact Lie groups, beginning with a discussion of their maximal tori, root systems and Weyl groups. It goes on to describe the representation theory of compact Lie groups, including the application of integration to establish Weyl's formula in this context. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the actions of compact Lie groups on manifolds. The nine chapters together form the most comprehensive text available on the theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras."

Spis treści

Cartan Subalgebras and Regular Elements.- Split Semi-simple Lie Algebras.- Compact Real Lie Groups.

Blurb

The purpose of the Elements of Mathematics by Nicolas Bourbaki is to provide a formal, systematic presentation of mathematics from their beginning. This volume concludes the book on Lie Groups and Lie Algebras by covering the structure and representation theory of semi-simple Lie algebras and compact Lie groups. It contains the following chapters:

7. Cartan Subalgebras and Regular Elements

8. Split Semi-Simple Lie Algebras

9. Compact Real Lie Groups

This is the softcover reprint of the English translation of Bourbaki's text Groupes et Algèbres de Lie, chapitres 7 à 9.