What is another word for lie theory?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪ θˈi͡əɹi] (IPA) 
Lie theory is a branch of mathematics that studies Lie groups, which are groups that are also manifolds, and Lie algebras, which are tangent spaces to Lie groups at the identity element. Synonyms for Lie theory include Lie group theory, Lie algebra theory, and the theory of Lie groups and their representations. Lie theory has applications in physics, particularly in the areas of quantum mechanics and general relativity, as well as in geometry and topology. Some related areas of study include algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, and differential geometry. Overall, Lie theory is a rich and versatile field of mathematics with far-reaching implications in both pure and applied mathematics.
