Representation Theory for Finite Groups
10 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1MA056
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1MA056
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Mathematics A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 23 April 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Mathematics
Entry requirements
120 credits with Algebraic Structures and Linear Algebra III or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
In order to pass the course (grade 3) the student should be able to
- give an account of important concepts and definitions in representation theory for finite groups;
- exemplify and interpret important concepts in specific cases;
- formulate important results and theorems covered by the course;
- describe the main features of the proofs of important theorems;
- use the theory, methods and techniques of the course to solve mathematical problems.
Content
Groups. Linear representations of groups. Modules. Schur’s lemma. Maschke’s theorem. Character theory. Classification of irreducible representations. Restricted and induced representations. Frobenius’s reciprocity. The Fourier transform, Fourier’s inversion forumula, Plancherel’s formula. Representations of the symmetric group: Young subgroups, Specht modules, Young representation. Robinson–Schensted’s algorithm and bracket formula.
Instruction
Lectures and problem solving sessions.
Assessment
Oral examination combined with assignments given during the course.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022
- Reading list valid from Spring 2022
- Reading list valid from Spring 2019
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2013
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2010, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2010, version 1
- Reading list valid from Spring 2010
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2008, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2008, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2007