An introduction to the theory of quantum groups

<p>"This thesis is meant to be an introduction to the theory of quantum groups, a new and exciting field having deep relevance to both pure and applied mathematics. Throughout the thesis, basic theory of requisite background material is developed within an overar-ching categorical framework. This background material includes vector spaces, algebras and coalgebras, bialgebras, Hopf algebras, and Lie algebras. The understanding gained from these subjects is then used to explore some of the more basic, albeit important, quantum groups. The thesis ends with an indication of how to proceed into the deeper areas of the theory"--Document.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mathematics

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Downie, Ryan W.

• Quantum groups
• Mathematical physics
• Hopf algebras
• Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Statement dc:rights

• Access is available to all users

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.ewu.edu/theses/36

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.ewu.edu:theses-1035