Mathematics

MATH 225A Lie Algebras

Basic concepts of Lie algebras. Engel's theorem, Lie's theorem, Weyl's theorem are proved. Root space decomposition for semi-simple algebras, root systems and the classification theorem for semi-simple algebras over the complex numbers. Isomorphism and conjugacy theorems.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): MATH 201 and MATH 202 recommended as preparation Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall

Instructor

The Staff