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Infinite Dimensional Lie Algebras 3rd Edition
Author(s): Kac (Author)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: January 12, 2008
- Edition: 3rd
- Language: English
- Print length: 424 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521466938
- ISBN-13: 9780521466936
Book Description
This is the third, substantially revised edition of this important monograph. The book is concerned with Kac–Moody algebras, a particular class of infinite-dimensional Lie algebras, and their representations. It is based on courses given over a number of years at MIT and in Paris, and is sufficiently self-contained and detailed to be used for graduate courses. Each chapter begins with a motivating discussion and ends with a collection of exercises, with hints to the more challenging problems.
Editorial Reviews
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‘A clear account of Kac–Moody algebras by one of the founders … Eminently suitable as an introduction … with a surprising number of exercises.’ American Mathematical Monthly
‘ … a useful contribution. All the basic elements of the subject are covered … Many results which were previously scattered about in the literature are collected here … The book also contains many exercises and useful comments …’ Physics in Canada
Book Description
This is the third, substantially revised edition of this important monograph and graduate text.
