Symmetry, Representations, and Invariants

by Roe Goodman and Nolan R. Wallach

Book Overview

Symmetry is a key ingredient in many mathematical, physical, and biological theories. Using representation theory and invariant theory to analyze the symmetries that arise from group actions, and with strong emphasis on the geometry and basic theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras, Symmetry, Representations, and Invariants is a significant reworking of an earlier highly-acclaimed work by the authors. The result is a comprehensive introduction to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441927298
• ISBN13: 9781441927293
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 716 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"