Name: Representation Theory: A First Course: 129 (Graduate Texts in Mathematics)
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Author: Joe Harris
ISBN: 9780387975276

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Representation Theory: A First Course: 129 (Graduate Texts in Mathematics)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joe Harris

William Fulton

Publisher

Springer

Year

1991

Language

English

Pages

551

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.4x15.6x3.2 cm

Weight

0.97 kg.

ISBN13

9780387975276

Edition No.

2004

Synopsis "Representation Theory: A First Course: 129 (Graduate Texts in Mathematics) "

The primary goal of these lectures is to introduce a beginner to the finite- dimensional representations of Lie groups and Lie algebras. Since this goal is shared by quite a few other books, we should explain in this Preface how our approach differs, although the potential reader can probably see this better by a quick browse through the book. Representation theory is simple to define: it is the study of the ways in which a given group may act on vector spaces. It is almost certainly unique, however, among such clearly delineated subjects, in the breadth of its interest to mathematicians. This is not surprising: group actions are ubiquitous in 20th century mathematics, and where the object on which a group acts is not a vector space, we have learned to replace it by one that is {e. g., a cohomology group, tangent space, etc. }. As a consequence, many mathematicians other than specialists in the field {or even those who think they might want to be} come in contact with the subject in various ways. It is for such people that this text is designed. To put it another way, we intend this as a book for beginners to learn from and not as a reference. This idea essentially determines the choice of material covered here. As simple as is the definition of representation theory given above, it fragments considerably when we try to get more specific.

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Joe Harris is an American writer and screenwriter known for his work in horror and science fiction comics and films. Born in New York, Harris began his career at Marvel Comics, where he created titles such as Slingers and Bishop: The Last X-Man. Later, he joined DC Comics, where he wrote for The Fury of Firestorm during The New 52 reboot

In 2013, Harris took on the writing of The X-Files: Season 10, an official continuation of the TV series, published by IDW Publishing. The series, which stayed true to the original mythology, was overseen by the series creator, Chris Carter, who acted as executive producer. The series was well received by fans and critics, and Harris continued with The X-Files: Season 11, establishing himself as a key figure in the expansion of The X-Files universe in comics

In addition to his work in comics, Harris has ventured into horror cinema. He wrote and co-wrote the films Darkness Falls and The Tripper, and participated in the web series Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe for Valiant Entertainment. His versatility as a writer has allowed him to tackle various genres, always with a focus on the supernatural and the unsettling.

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