Theory of Groups and Symmetries

Finite Groups, Lie Groups, and Lie Algebras

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Mathematical Physics, General Physics
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Author: Alexey P Isaev, Valery A Rubakov ISBN: 9789813236875
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Publication: March 21, 2018
Imprint: WSPC Language: English
Author: Alexey P Isaev, Valery A Rubakov
ISBN: 9789813236875
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication: March 21, 2018
Imprint: WSPC
Language: English

The book presents the main approaches in study of algebraic structures of symmetries in models of theoretical and mathematical physics, namely groups and Lie algebras and their deformations. It covers the commonly encountered quantum groups (including Yangians). The second main goal of the book is to present a differential geometry of coset spaces that is actively used in investigations of models of quantum field theory, gravity and statistical physics. The third goal is to explain the main ideas about the theory of conformal symmetries, which is the basis of the AdS/CFT correspondence.

The theory of groups and symmetries is an important part of theoretical physics. In elementary particle physics, cosmology and related fields, the key role is played by Lie groups and algebras corresponding to continuous symmetries. For example, relativistic physics is based on the Lorentz and Poincare groups, and the modern theory of elementary particles — the Standard Model — is based on gauge (local) symmetry with the gauge group SU(3) x SU(2) x U(1). This book presents constructions and results of a general nature, along with numerous concrete examples that have direct applications in modern theoretical and mathematical physics.

Contents:

  • Preface
  • Groups and Transformations
  • Lie Groups
  • Lie Algebras
  • Representations of Groups and Lie Algebras
  • Compact Lie Algebras
  • Root Systems and Classification of Simple Lie Algebras
  • Homogeneous Spaces and their Geometry
  • Solutions to Selected Problems
  • Selected Bibliography
  • References
  • Index

Readership: Graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics and mathematical physics.
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The book presents the main approaches in study of algebraic structures of symmetries in models of theoretical and mathematical physics, namely groups and Lie algebras and their deformations. It covers the commonly encountered quantum groups (including Yangians). The second main goal of the book is to present a differential geometry of coset spaces that is actively used in investigations of models of quantum field theory, gravity and statistical physics. The third goal is to explain the main ideas about the theory of conformal symmetries, which is the basis of the AdS/CFT correspondence.

The theory of groups and symmetries is an important part of theoretical physics. In elementary particle physics, cosmology and related fields, the key role is played by Lie groups and algebras corresponding to continuous symmetries. For example, relativistic physics is based on the Lorentz and Poincare groups, and the modern theory of elementary particles — the Standard Model — is based on gauge (local) symmetry with the gauge group SU(3) x SU(2) x U(1). This book presents constructions and results of a general nature, along with numerous concrete examples that have direct applications in modern theoretical and mathematical physics.

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Readership: Graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics and mathematical physics.
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