Reference request: Relation between $Sp(N)$, $Spin(N) $, $SU(N)$ groups and physics

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I want to understand the relationship of the so common $SU(N)$ and $SO(N)$ groups in physics with the symplectic group which I think is the double cover of the first and the Spin groups $Spin(N)$.

Is there a good reference, mainly for physicists.

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There is a specific answer at http://www.physicsoverflow.org/25980 – Arnold Neumaier Mar 08 '15 at 13:34

Reference request: Relation between $Sp(N)$, $Spin(N) $, $SU(N)$ groups and physics

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