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- | The Lie algebras consist of infinitesimally small transformations and are used in physics to describe [[basic_tools:symmetry|symmetries]]. Since arbitrarily large continuous transformations can be built up from tiny ones, almost everything that is important about continuous transformations is encoded in the infinitesimal ones. | + | The Lie algebras consist of infinitesimally small transformations and are used in physics to describe [[basic_tools:symmetry|symmetries]]. Since arbitrarily large continuous transformations can be built up from tiny ones, almost everything that is important about continuous transformations is encoded in the infinitesimal ones. |
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+ | Formulated differently, Lie algebras describe infinitesimal symmetries. | ||
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** Definition:** | ** Definition:** | ||
- | <WRAP tip> For a matrix Lie group $G$ the corresponding Lie algebra $\mathfrak{g}$ can be defined as the set of matrices $X$ that yield $e^{tX} \in G$ für $t \in \mathbb{R}$.</WRAP> | + | <WRAP tip> For a matrix Lie group $G$ the corresponding Lie algebra $\mathfrak{g}$ can be defined as the set of matrices $X$ that yield $e^{tX} \in G$ for $t \in \mathbb{R}$.</WRAP> |
**The Natural Product of a Lie Algebra:** | **The Natural Product of a Lie Algebra:** |