Dynkin diagrams are a convenient way to encode all important information about a Lie algebra.
Layman
Explanations in this section should contain no formulas, but instead colloquial things like you would hear them during a coffee break or at a cocktail party.
Student
Dynkin Diagrams or Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lie Algebras (But Were Too Busy To Ask) by Nicolas Rey-Le Lorier
Researcher
The motto in this section is: the higher the level of abstraction, the better.
Examples
Example1
Example2:
FAQ
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