内容简介

This book contains two contributions on closely related subjects: the theory of linear algebraic groups and invariant theory. The first part is written by T. A. Springer, a well-known expert in the first mentioned field. Hc presents a comprehensive survey, which contains numerous sketched proofs and he discusses the particular features of algebraic groups over special fields (finite, local, and global). The authors of part two-E. B. Vinbcrg and V. L. Popov-arc among the most active researchers in invariant theory. The last 20 years have bccn a period of vigorous development in this field duc to the influence of modern methods from algebraic geometry. The book will bc very useful as a reference and research guide to graduate students and researchers in mathematics and theoretical physics.