Global quantization of pseudo-differential operators on compact Lie groups is
introduced relying on the representation theory of the group rather than on
expressions in local coordinates. Operators on the 3-dimensional sphere and on
group SU(2) are analysed in detail. A new class of globally defined symbols is
introduced giving rise to the usual Hormander's classes of operators
Ψm(G), Ψm(S3) and Ψm(SU(2)). Properties of the new class and
symbolic calculus are analysed. Properties of symbols as well as
L2-boundedness and Sobolev L2--boundedness of operators in this global
quantization are established on general compact Lie groups.Comment: 42 page