Lie Groups, Lie Algebras, and Representations

Focusing on Lie groups and Lie algebras, this textbook presents the material in a clear and rigorous manner while minimizing prerequisites. It emphasizes the theory of matrix Lie groups and their corresponding Lie algebras, relying solely on linear algebra. The author provides greater motivation and intuition for proofs compared to traditional texts, making it accessible for those new to the subject while maintaining a solid academic foundation.