Exceptional representations of simple algebraic groups (Paperback)

Let G be a simply connected simple algebraic group over an algebraically closed field K of positive characteristic p, with root system R and g=L(G) be its restricted Lie algebra. Let V be a finite dimensional g-module over K. For any point v in V, the isotropy subgroup of v in G and the isotropy subalgebra of v in g are defined. A restricted g-module V is called exceptional if for each v in V, its isotropy subalgebra contains a non-central element. This book presents a classification of irreducible exceptional g-modules. A necessary condition for a g-module to be exceptional is found and a complete classification of modules over groups of simple algebraic groups of exceptional type and of classical type A is obtained. For modules over groups of classical types B, C and D, the general problem is reduced to a short list of unclassified modules. The classification of exceptional modules is expected to have applications in modular invariant theory and in the classification of modular simple Lie superalgebras.