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14Lxx Algebraic groups

This subtopic studies algebraic groups, including linear algebraic groups, group actions, and the interplay between geometry and group structure.

Specific topics

14L05 Formal groups, $p$-divisible groups

Overview

14L05 studies formal groups, p-divisible groups in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

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Formal groups, p-divisible groups (Wikipedia)

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for formal groups, p-divisible groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks

14L10 Group varieties

Overview

14L10 studies group varieties in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

Related Wikipedia Page

Group varieties (Wikipedia)

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for group varieties
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks

14L15 Group schemes

Overview

14L15 studies group schemes in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

Related Wikipedia Page

Group schemes (Wikipedia)

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for group schemes
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks

14L17 Affine algebraic groups, hyperalgebra constructions

Overview

14L17 studies affine algebraic groups, hyperalgebra constructions in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

Related Wikipedia Page

Affine algebraic groups, hyperalgebra constructions (Wikipedia)

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for affine algebraic groups, hyperalgebra constructions
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks

14L24 Geometric invariant theory

Overview

14L24 studies geometric invariant theory in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

Related Wikipedia Page

Geometric invariant theory (Wikipedia)

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for geometric invariant theory
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks

14L30 Group actions on varieties or schemes (quotients)

Overview

14L30 studies group actions on varieties or schemes (quotients) in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

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Group actions on varieties or schemes (quotients) (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for group actions on varieties or schemes (quotients)
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks

14L35 Classical groups (geometric aspects)

Overview

14L35 studies classical groups (geometric aspects) in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

Related Wikipedia Page

Classical groups (geometric aspects) (Wikipedia)

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for classical groups (geometric aspects)
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks

14L40 Other algebraic groups

Overview

14L40 studies other algebraic groups in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

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Other algebraic groups (Wikipedia)

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Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for other algebraic groups
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks

14L99 None of the above

Overview

14L99 studies none of the above in algebraic groups. It emphasizes geometric and scheme-theoretic group structures together with quotient constructions, invariants, and representation-adjacent phenomena.

Related Wikipedia Page

None of the above (Wikipedia)

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • Canonical formulations and representative examples for none of the above
  • How structural, local, and computational viewpoints interact in the subject
  • Standard theorem patterns and invariants used in current research practice

Typical Uses

Used to organize definitions, compare equivalent formulations, and support proof-driven or computational work in algebra and algebraic geometry.

Applications

  • Structure theory for algebraic groups and schemes
  • Quotients, invariants, and symmetry in algebraic geometry
  • Connections to arithmetic groups and representation theory

References

Recommended Textbooks