A Quantum Groups Primer [Paperback]

Self-contained introduction to quantum groups as algebraic objects, suitable as a textbook for graduate courses.This book provides a self-contained introduction to quantum groups as algebraic objects. Based on the author's lecture notes for the Part III pure mathematics course at Cambridge University, it is suitable for use as a textbook for graduate courses in quantum groups or as supplement to modern courses in advanced algebra. The book assumes a background knowledge of basic algebra and linear algebra. Some familiarity with semisimple Lie algebras would also be helpful. The book is aimed as a primer for mathematicians but will also be useful for mathematical physicists.This book provides a self-contained introduction to quantum groups as algebraic objects. Based on the author's lecture notes for the Part III pure mathematics course at Cambridge University, it is suitable for use as a textbook for graduate courses in quantum groups or as supplement to modern courses in advanced algebra. The book assumes a background knowledge of basic algebra and linear algebra. Some familiarity with semisimple Lie algebras would also be helpful. The book is aimed as a primer for mathematicians but will also be useful for mathematical physicists.Here is a self-contained introduction to quantum groups as algebraic objects. Based on the author's lecture notes for the Part III pure mathematics course at Cambridge University, the book is suitable as a primary text for graduate courses in quantum groups or supplementary reading for modern courses in advanced algebra. The material assumes knowledge of basic and linear algebra. Some familiarity with semisimple Lie algebras would also be helpful. The volume is a primer for mathematicians but it will also be useful for mathematical physicists.Preface; 1. Coalgebras, bialgebras and Hopf algebras. Uq(b+); 2. Dual pairing. SLq(2). Actions; 3. Coactions. Quantum plane A2q; 4. Automorphism quantum groups; 5. Quasitriangular structures; 6. RootlÓï