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= Group of Lie type
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Groups of Lie type are a class of algebraic groups that can be associated with simple Lie algebras and are defined over finite fields. They play a significant role in the theory of finite groups, particularly in the classification of finite simple groups. The concept of groups of Lie type arises from the representation theory of Lie algebras over fields, especially over finite fields.