The theory of algebraic groups results from the interaction of various basic techniques from field theory, multilinear algebra, commutative ring theory, algebraic geometry and general algebraic representation theory of groups and Lie algebras. It is thus an ideally suitable framework for exhibiting basic algebra in action. To do that is the principal concern of this text. Accordingly, its emphasis is on developing the major general mathematical tools used for gaining control over algebraic groups, rather than on securing the final definitive results, such as the classification of the simple groups and their irreducible representations. In the same spirit, this exposition has been made entirely self-contained; no detailed knowledge beyond the usual standard material of the first one or two years of graduate study in algebra is pre supposed. The chapter headings should be sufficient indication of the content and organisation of this book. Each chapter begins with a brief announcement of its results and ends with a few notes ranging from supplementary results, amplifications of proofs, examples and counter-examples through exercises to references. The references are intended to be merely suggestions for supplementary reading or indications of original sources, especially in cases where these might not be the expected ones. Algebraic group theory has reached a state of maturity and perfection where it may no longer be necessary to re-iterate an account of its genesis. Of the material to be presented here, including much of the basic support, the major portion is due to Claude Chevalley.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-13
9781461381167
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189303754
Product Key Features
Author
G. P. Hochschild
Publication Name
Basic Theory of Algebraic Groups and Lie Algebras
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Mathematics
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
267 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Volume
75
Item Weight
438g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
G. P. Hochschild
Series Title
Graduate Texts in Mathematics
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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