Representations of Lie Algebras and Partial Differential Equations

Representations of Lie Algebras and Partial Differential Equations
Author: Xiaoping Xu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2017-10-16
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9811063915

This book provides explicit representations of finite-dimensional simple Lie algebras, related partial differential equations, linear orthogonal algebraic codes, combinatorics and algebraic varieties, summarizing the author’s works and his joint works with his former students. Further, it presents various oscillator generalizations of the classical representation theorem on harmonic polynomials, and highlights new functors from the representation category of a simple Lie algebra to that of another simple Lie algebra. Partial differential equations play a key role in solving certain representation problems. The weight matrices of the minimal and adjoint representations over the simple Lie algebras of types E and F are proved to generate ternary orthogonal linear codes with large minimal distances. New multi-variable hypergeometric functions related to the root systems of simple Lie algebras are introduced in connection with quantum many-body systems in one dimension. In addition, the book identifies certain equivalent combinatorial properties on representation formulas, and the irreducibility of representations is proved directly related to algebraic varieties. The book offers a valuable reference guide for mathematicians and scientists alike. As it is largely self-contained – readers need only a minimal background in calculus and linear algebra – it can also be used as a textbook.

An Introduction to Lie Groups and Lie Algebras

An Introduction to Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
Author: Alexander A. Kirillov
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2008-07-31
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0521889693

This book is an introduction to semisimple Lie algebras. It is concise and informal, with numerous exercises and examples.

Symmetry Methods for Differential Equations

Symmetry Methods for Differential Equations
Author: Peter Ellsworth Hydon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2000-01-28
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780521497862

This book is a straightforward introduction to the subject of symmetry methods for solving differential equations, and is aimed at applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. The presentation is informal, using many worked examples to illustrate the main symmetry methods. It is written at a level suitable for postgraduates and advanced undergraduates, and is designed to enable the reader to master the main techniques quickly and easily.The book contains some methods that have not previously appeared in a text. These include methods for obtaining discrete symmetries and integrating factors.

Continuous Symmetries, Lie Algebras, Differential Equations, and Computer Algebra

Continuous Symmetries, Lie Algebras, Differential Equations, and Computer Algebra
Author: W.-H. Steeb
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 380
Release: 1996
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789810228910

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the application of continuous symmetries and their Lie algebras to ordinary and partial differential equations. It is suitable for students and research workers whose main interest lies in finding solutions to differential equations. It therefore caters for readers primarily interested in applied mathematics and physics rather than pure mathematics.The book provides an application-orientated text that is reasonably self-contained. A large number of worked examples have been included to help readers working independently of a teacher. The advance of algebraic computation has made it possible to write programs for the tedious calculations in this research field, and thus the book also makes a survey of computer algebra packages.

Lie Groups, Physics, and Geometry

Lie Groups, Physics, and Geometry
Author: Robert Gilmore
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 5
Release: 2008-01-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 113946907X

Describing many of the most important aspects of Lie group theory, this book presents the subject in a 'hands on' way. Rather than concentrating on theorems and proofs, the book shows the applications of the material to physical sciences and applied mathematics. Many examples of Lie groups and Lie algebras are given throughout the text. The relation between Lie group theory and algorithms for solving ordinary differential equations is presented and shown to be analogous to the relation between Galois groups and algorithms for solving polynomial equations. Other chapters are devoted to differential geometry, relativity, electrodynamics, and the hydrogen atom. Problems are given at the end of each chapter so readers can monitor their understanding of the materials. This is a fascinating introduction to Lie groups for graduate and undergraduate students in physics, mathematics and electrical engineering, as well as researchers in these fields.

Lie Groups

Lie Groups
Author: J.J. Duistermaat
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3642569366

This (post) graduate text gives a broad introduction to Lie groups and algebras with an emphasis on differential geometrical methods. It analyzes the structure of compact Lie groups in terms of the action of the group on itself by conjugation, culminating in the classification of the representations of compact Lie groups and their realization as sections of holomorphic line bundles over flag manifolds. Appendices provide background reviews.

Applications of Lie Groups to Differential Equations

Applications of Lie Groups to Differential Equations
Author: Peter J. Olver
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1468402749

This book is devoted to explaining a wide range of applications of con tinuous symmetry groups to physically important systems of differential equations. Emphasis is placed on significant applications of group-theoretic methods, organized so that the applied reader can readily learn the basic computational techniques required for genuine physical problems. The first chapter collects together (but does not prove) those aspects of Lie group theory which are of importance to differential equations. Applications covered in the body of the book include calculation of symmetry groups of differential equations, integration of ordinary differential equations, including special techniques for Euler-Lagrange equations or Hamiltonian systems, differential invariants and construction of equations with pre scribed symmetry groups, group-invariant solutions of partial differential equations, dimensional analysis, and the connections between conservation laws and symmetry groups. Generalizations of the basic symmetry group concept, and applications to conservation laws, integrability conditions, completely integrable systems and soliton equations, and bi-Hamiltonian systems are covered in detail. The exposition is reasonably self-contained, and supplemented by numerous examples of direct physical importance, chosen from classical mechanics, fluid mechanics, elasticity and other applied areas.

Lie Algebras, Vertex Operator Algebras and Their Applications

Lie Algebras, Vertex Operator Algebras and Their Applications
Author: Yi-Zhi Huang
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2007
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0821839861

The articles in this book are based on talks given at the international conference 'Lie algebras, vertex operator algebras and their applications'. The focus of the papers is mainly on Lie algebras, quantum groups, vertex operator algebras and their applications to number theory, combinatorics and conformal field theory.

Introduction to Lie Algebras

Introduction to Lie Algebras
Author: K. Erdmann
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2006-09-28
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1846284902

Lie groups and Lie algebras have become essential to many parts of mathematics and theoretical physics, with Lie algebras a central object of interest in their own right. This book provides an elementary introduction to Lie algebras based on a lecture course given to fourth-year undergraduates. The only prerequisite is some linear algebra and an appendix summarizes the main facts that are needed. The treatment is kept as simple as possible with no attempt at full generality. Numerous worked examples and exercises are provided to test understanding, along with more demanding problems, several of which have solutions. Introduction to Lie Algebras covers the core material required for almost all other work in Lie theory and provides a self-study guide suitable for undergraduate students in their final year and graduate students and researchers in mathematics and theoretical physics.