Weight (representation theory)
= Weight (representation theory)
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In the context of representation theory, particularly in the study of Lie algebras and Lie groups, the term "weight" refers to a specific type of character associated with a representation. \#\#\# Key Points about Weights: 1. **Representation of a Lie Algebra**: A representation of a Lie algebra \\( \\mathfrak\{g\} \\) on a vector space \\( V \\) involves a linear action of the algebra on \\( V \\).