Course co-ordinator(s): Prof Robert Weston (Edinburgh).
Aims:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts of Lie groups and Lie algebras and to familiarise the students with the basics of Lie theory. Furthermore, students will encounter applications of Lie groups and Lie algebras in a number of different contexts. In addition to the material covered in F10LG, this course gives an introduction to the basics of the representation theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras.
Detailed Information
Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.
Pre-requisite course(s): F18CE Multivariable Calculus .
Location: Edinburgh.
Semester: 2.
SCQF Level: 11.
Credits: 15.