Barry Simon, I.B.M. Professor of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology, is the author of several books, including such classics as "Methods of Mathematical Physics" (with M. Reed) and "Functional Integration and Quantum Physics". This new book, based on courses given at Princeton, Caltech, ETH-Zurich, and other universities, is an introductory textbook on representation theory.According to the author, 'Two facets distinguish my approach. First, this book is relatively elementary, and ...
Read More
Barry Simon, I.B.M. Professor of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology, is the author of several books, including such classics as "Methods of Mathematical Physics" (with M. Reed) and "Functional Integration and Quantum Physics". This new book, based on courses given at Princeton, Caltech, ETH-Zurich, and other universities, is an introductory textbook on representation theory.According to the author, 'Two facets distinguish my approach. First, this book is relatively elementary, and second, while the bulk of the books on the subject is written from the point of view of an algebraist or a geometer, this book is written with an analytical flavor'. The exposition in the book centers around the study of representation of certain concrete classes of groups, including permutation groups and compact semi simple Lie groups. It culminates in the complete proof of the Weyl character formula for representations of compact Lie groups and the Frobenius formula for characters of permutation groups. Extremely well tailored both for a one-year course in representation theory and for independent study, this book is an excellent introduction to the subject which, according to the author, is unique in having 'so much innate beauty so close to the surface'.
Read Less
Add this copy of Representations of Finite and Compact Groups (Graduate to cart. $73.27, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by American Mathematical Society.
Add this copy of Representations of Finite and Compact Groups (Graduate to cart. $76.02, very good condition, Sold by Literary Cat Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by American Mathematical Society.
Add this copy of Representations of Finite and Compact Groups (Graduate to cart. $105.17, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by American Mathematical Society.
Add this copy of Representations of Finite and Compact Groups to cart. $127.59, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 1996 by Providence R.I..
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Centers around the study of representation of certain concrete classes of groups, including permutation groups and compact semi simple Lie groups. This book culminates in the complete proof of the Weyl character formula for representations of compact Lie groups and the Frobenius formula for characters of permutation groups. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 266 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBG; PBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 186 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662. 1995. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Representations of Finite and Compact Groups to cart. $144.15, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Providence R.I..
