Lie Algebras of Finite and Affine Type (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521851381)

Lie algebras have many varied applications, both in mathematics and mathematical physics. This book provides a thorough but relaxed mathematical treatment of the subject, including both the Cartan-Killing-Weyl theory of finite dimensional simple algebras and the more modern theory of Kac-Moody algebras. Proofs are given in detail and the only prerequisite is a sound knowledge of linear algebra. The Appendix provides a summary of the basic properties of each Lie algebra of finite and affine type.

Author: Roger Carter
ISBN-10: 0521851386
ISBN-13: 9780521851381
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2005
Pages: 652
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.73lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.36w x 1.44d