Author |
: Jens Carsten Jantzen |
Publisher |
: American Mathematical Soc. |
Total Pages |
: 282 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780821804780 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0821804782 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Lectures on Quantum Groups by : Jens Carsten Jantzen
Download or read book Lectures on Quantum Groups written by Jens Carsten Jantzen and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The material is very well motivated ... Of the various monographs available on quantum groups, this one ... seems the most suitable for most mathematicians new to the subject ... will also be appreciated by a lot of those with considerably more experience. --Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society Since its origin, the theory of quantum groups has become one of the most fascinating topics of modern mathematics, with numerous applications to several sometimes rather disparate areas, including low-dimensional topology and mathematical physics. This book is one of the first expositions that is specifically directed to students who have no previous knowledge of the subject. The only prerequisite, in addition to standard linear algebra, is some acquaintance with the classical theory of complex semisimple Lie algebras. Starting with the quantum analog of $\mathfrak{sl}_2$, the author carefully leads the reader through all the details necessary for full understanding of the subject, particularly emphasizing similarities and differences with the classical theory. The final chapters of the book describe the Kashiwara-Lusztig theory of so-called crystal (or canonical) bases in representations of complex semisimple Lie algebras. The choice of the topics and the style of exposition make Jantzen's book an excellent textbook for a one-semester course on quantum groups.