Symmetry, Representations, and Invariants (Graduate Texts in Mathematics Book 255) 2009th Edition by Roe Goodman (PDF)

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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 Lie theory, representation theory, invariant theory, and algebraic groups, in a new presentation that is more accessible to students and includes a broader range of applications.The philosophy of the earlier book is retained, i.e., presenting the principal theorems of representation theory for the classical matrix groups as motivation for the general theory of reductive groups. The wealth of examples and discussion prepares the reader for the complete arguments now given in the general case.Key Features of Symmetry, Representations, and Invariants: (1) Early chapters suitable for honors undergraduate or beginning graduate courses, requiring only linear algebra, basic abstract algebra, and advanced calculus; (2) Applications to geometry (curvature tensors), topology (Jones polynomial via symmetry), and combinatorics (symmetric group and Young tableaux); (3) Self-contained chapters, appendices, comprehensive bibliography; (4) More than 350 exercises (most with detailed hints for solutions) further explore main concepts; (5) Serves as an excellent main text for a one-year course in Lie group theory; (6) Benefits physicists as well as mathematicians as a reference work.

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⭐This book is good for one reason. It has absolutely everything in it. This is also its downfall, because there is so much (at times, unnecessary) information that it is impossible to read it and be able to recall anything. If you are trying to learn Lie theory or representation theory, please do not bother with this book until you’re already quite comfortable with these subjects. I firmly believe that this book should have been three books (probably four, as the appendices are a book on their own). Maybe then it would have been usable for students and non-experts.If you are looking for good sources from which to learn Lie theory and representation theory, here are my recommendations.1. Humphreys – Introduction to Lie Algebras & Representation Theory2. Humphreys – Linear Algebraic Groups3. Belinfante & Kolman – A Survey of Lie Groups & Lie Algebras4. Carter, Segal, Macdonald – Lectures on Lie Groups & Lie AlgebrasGoodman and Wallach is a great reference book when you know what it is that you’re looking for, but it is NOT a good book to initially learn from.

⭐Even though it seems the photo attached has quite low resolution, it is not. The book, instead, has quite bad printing.

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