Lie Algebras and Lie Groups
In mathematics, closure refers to a property of a set that indicates whether the operation applied to elements of that set will produce results that are also within the same set. This concept is vital when discussing Lie algebras, as it ensures that the algebraic structures are well-defined and consistent when forming combinations of elements, such as through commutation relations, especially in quantum mechanics and angular momentum contexts.
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