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Theoretical Physics
Faculty : Olivier Schiffmann
Tutor : Robin Zegers
ECTS credits : 6
Language of instruction : English
Examination :
There is no special prerequisites, except standard linear and general algebra
The theory of groups and their representations is a central subject about symmetries
in mathematics and in sciences in general, in particular in physics. For instance, Lie theory (Lie groups and Lie algebras) was a central theme in mathematics since its origin in 19th century, with various applications in mathematics and physics.
The aim of this course is to give an introduction to classical concepts and tools in Lie theory as well as for the theory of their representations. We will study remarkable examples (in particular for the applications in physics).
Plan of the course
1. Representations of groups and algebras.
Generalities.
Finite groups and their characters.
2. Groups and Lie algebras of finite dimension.
Lie groups, Lie algebras.
Fundamental examples, Heisenberg algebras.
Semi-simple Lie algebras.
Categories of representations, irreducible representations.
Complete reducibility.
Structure of semi-simple Lie algebras.
Root systems, Weyl group.
3. Representations of finite-dimensional Lie algebras.
Highest weight modules, Verma modules, category O.
Parametrization of simple modules. Jordan-Holder series, multiplicities.
Finite-dimensional representations. Tensor structure, characters.
4. Compact Lie groups and their representations.
5. Infinite dimensional Lie algebras : fundamental examples.
References for the course (for starters, the Fulton-Harris is fine) :
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