Affine Lie Algebras and Quantum Groups - An Introduction, with Applications in Conformal Field Theory (Paperback, New ed)

This is an introduction to the theory of affine Lie algebras, to the theory of quantum groups, and to the interrelationships between these two fields that are encountered in conformal field theory. The description of affine algebras covers the classification problem, the connection with loop algebras, and representation theory including modular properties. The necessary background from the theory of semisimple Lie algebras is also provided. The discussion of quantum groups concentrates on deformed enveloping algebras and their representation theory, but other aspects such as R-matrices and matrix quantum groups are also dealt with. This book will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in theoretical physics and applied mathematics.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Release date:	March 1995
First published:	1992
Authors:	Jurgen A. Fuchs
Dimensions:	234 x 194 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	433
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-48412-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Algebra > General
LSN:	0-521-48412-X
Barcode:	9780521484121

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