representation theory

Noun

Meaning

representation theory (countable and uncountable, plural representation theories)

(mathematics, algebra) A branch of mathematics that studies abstract algebraic structures by representing their elements as linear transformations of vector spaces, and studies modules over these abstract algebraic structures.

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Examples

Representation theory * The universal enveloping algebra of a Lie algebra is an associative algebra that can be used to study the given Lie algebra. Source: Internet

Kuipers 1999 Representation theory is both an application of the group concept and important for a deeper understanding of groups. Source: Internet

Representation theory also depends heavily on the type of vector space on which the group acts. Source: Internet

Representation theory studies the actions of algebraic objects on vector spaces by representing these objects as matrices. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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