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MATH 452 — Introduction to Lie Groups and Lie Algebras- Prerequisite MATH 354

Mathematics · University of Ghana

This course will cover the basic theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras. Topics may include: topological groups and Haar measure, vector fields and groups of linear transformations. The exponential map. Linear groups and their Lie algebras. Structure of semi-simple Lie algebras, Cartan and Iwasawa decompositions. Manifolds, homogeneous spaces and Lie groups. Integration and representations.

Credits
3
Level
Level 400
Semester
Semester Two

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Course details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).