A Lie group is a mathematical structure that combines algebraic and geometric concepts, characterized by a group that is also a differentiable manifold. This means that it has both a group structure, allowing for the combination of elements through multiplication, and a smooth structure, which enables calculus to be performed on it. Lie groups are essential for understanding continuous symmetries in mathematics and physics, relating closely to the concepts of Lie algebras and the exponential map.
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