Semisimple Lie Algebras

by Morikuni Goto, Frank D. Grosshans

Overview

This book provides an account of part of the theory of Lie algebras most relevant to Lie groups. It discusses the basic theory of Lie algebras, including the classification of complex semisimple Lie algebras, and the Levi, Cartan and Iwasawa decompositions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824767440
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/01/1978
Series:	Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics , #38
Pages:	494
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Morikuni Goto is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Frank D. GrossHans is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at West Chester State College,Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

1. General Theory of Lie Algebras 2. Semisimple Lie Algebras 3. Cohomology of Lie Algebras And its Application 4. Semisimple Lie Algebras Over and 5. Groups Connected with a Root System 6. Linear Groups 7. Irreducible Representations 8. Classification of Real Simple Lie Algebras