Seminar in Algebra, Lie Theory, and Geometry

Ana-Maria Brecan / Christopher Graw

(Jacobs University Bremen / Ruhr-Universität Bochum)

"Classification of Real Forms of Complex Semisimple Lie Algebras"


Date: Fri, May 2, 2014
Time: 13:45
Place: Seminar Room (120), Research I

Abstract: After a review of the theory of restricted roots and the resulting Iwasawa decomposition, given by Ana-Maria Brecan, Christopher Graw will introduce Vogan diagrams and outline the proof of the classification theorem.