Finite Geometric Structures and Their Applications (CIME Summer Schools, v. 60)
R.C. Bose: Graphs and designs.- R.H. Bruck: Construction problems in finite projective spaces.- R.H.F. Denniston: Packings of PG(3,q).- J. Doyen: Recent results on Steiner triple systems.- H. Luneburg: Gruppen und endliche projektive Ebenen.- J.A. Thas: 4-gonal configurations.- H.P. Young: Affine triple systems.
Noncompact Semisimple Lie Algebras and Groups (De Gruyter Studies in Mathematical Physics)
by Vladimir K. Dobrev
With applications in quantum field theory, elementary particle physics and general relativity, this two-volume work studies invariance of differential operators under Lie algebras, quantum groups, superalgebras including infinite-dimensional cases, Schroedinger algebras, applications to holography. This first volume covers the general aspects of Lie algebras and group theory supplemented by many concrete examples for a great variety of noncompact semisimple Lie algebras and groups. Contents:...
Lie Groups and Lie Algebras I (Encyclopaedia of Mathematical Sciences, #20)
by V.V. Gorbatsevich, A.L. Onishchik, and E.B. Vinberg
From the reviews: "..., the book must be of great help for a researcher who already has some idea of Lie theory, wants to employ it in his everyday research and/or teaching, and needs a source for customary reference on the subject. From my viewpoint, the volume is perfectly fit to serve as such a source, ... On the whole, it is quite a pleasure, after making yourself comfortable in that favourite office armchair of yours, just to keep the volume gently in your hands and browse it slowly and tho...
Primer for Point and Space Groups (Undergraduate Texts in Contemporary Physics)
by Richard Liboff
Written in the spirit of Liboff's acclaimed text on Quantum Mechanics, this introduction to group theory offers an exceptionally clear presentation with a good sense of what to explain, which examples are most appropriate, and when to give a counter-example.
This book provides insights into the dynamics of control systems with the integration of conceptions such as stability, controllability, attraction, and chain transitivity. It highlights the importance of Morse theory with its feature of describing the global dynamics of systems, presented here for the first time in control theory. The mathematical formulations are comprehensive, designed especially for students, researches, and professionals interested in qualitative studies of control systems....
Operational Quantum Theory II (Operational Physics)
by Heinrich Saller
Operational Quantum Theory II is a distinguished work on quantum theory at an advanced algebraic level. The classically oriented hierarchy with objects such as particles as the primary focus, and interactions of the objects as the secondary focus is reversed with the operational interactions as basic quantum structures. Quantum theory, specifically relativistic quantum field theory is developed the theory of Lie group and Lie algebra operations acting on both finite and infinite dimensional vect...
Ever since the discovery of the five platonic solids in ancient times, the study of symmetry and regularity has been one of the most fascinating aspects of mathematics. Quite often the arithmetical regularity properties of an object imply its uniqueness and the existence of many symmetries. This interplay between regularity and symmetry properties of graphs is the theme of this book. Starting from very elementary regularity properties, the concept of a distance-regular graph arises naturally as...
Geometric Fundamentals of Robotics (Monographs in Computer Science)
by J M Selig
* Provides an elegant introduction to the geometric concepts that are important to applications in robotics * Includes significant state-of-the art material that reflects important advances, connecting robotics back to mathematical fundamentals in group theory and geometry * An invaluable reference that serves a wide audience of grad students and researchers in mechanical engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics
This book is a primer in harmonic analysis on the undergraduate level. It gives a lean and streamlined introduction to the central concepts of this beautiful and utile theory. In contrast to other books on the topic, A First Course in Harmonic Analysis is entirely based on the Riemann integral and metric spaces instead of the more demanding Lebesgue integral and abstract topology. Nevertheless, almost all proofs are given in full and all central concepts are presented clearly.The first aim of th...
Algebraic Geometry IV (Encyclopaedia of Mathematical Sciences, #55)
Two contributions on closely related subjects: the theory of linear algebraic groups and invariant theory, by well-known experts in the fields. The book will be very useful as a reference and research guide to graduate students and researchers in mathematics and theoretical physics.
Mirrors and Reflections (Universitext)
by Alexandre V. Borovik and Anna Borovik
This graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook contains a systematic and elementary treatment of finite groups generated by reflections. The approach is based on fundamental geometric considerations in Coxeter complexes, and emphasizes the intuitive geometric aspects of the theory of reflection groups. Key features include: many important concepts in the proofs are illustrated in simple drawings, which give easy access to the theory; a large number of exercises at various levels of difficulty; so...
The first part of this book provides an elementary and self-contained exposition of classical Galois theory and its applications to questions of solvability of algebraic equations in explicit form. The second part describes a surprising analogy between the fundamental theorem of Galois theory and the classification of coverings over a topological space. The third part contains a geometric description of finite algebraic extensions of the field of meromorphic functions on a Riemann surface and pr...
Asymptotic Combinatorics with Application to Mathematical Physics (NATO Science Series II, #77)
New and striking results obtained in recent years from an intensive study of asymptotic combinatorics have led to a new, higher level of understanding of related problems: the theory of integrable systems, the Riemann-Hilbert problem, asymptotic representation theory, spectra of random matrices, combinatorics of Young diagrams and permutations, and even some aspects of quantum field theory.
Correspondances De Howe Sur UN Corps p-Adique (Psychopharmacology, #1291)
by Colette Moeglin, Marie-France Vigneras, and Jean-Loup Waldspurger
This book grew out of seminar held at the University of Paris 7 during the academic year 1985-86. The aim of the seminar was to give an exposition of the theory of the Metaplectic Representation (or Weil Representation) over a p-adic field. The book begins with the algebraic theory of symplectic and unitary spaces and a general presentation of metaplectic representations. It continues with exposes on the recent work of Kudla (Howe Conjecture and induction) and of Howe (proof of the conjecture in...
The problem of determining which S-arithmetic groups have a finite presentation is solved for arbitrary linear algebraic groups over finite extension fields of #3. For certain solvable topological groups this problem may be reduced to an analogous problem, that of compact presentability. Most of this monograph deals with this question. The necessary background material and the general framework in which the problem arises are given partly in a detailed account, partly in survey form. In the last...
Semigroups. Theory and Applications (Lecture Notes in Mathematics, #1320)
Infinite Abelian Group Theory (Lectures in Mathematics)
by P. Griffith
Non Commutative Harmonic Analysis and Lie Groups (Lecture Notes in Mathematics, #1020)
Algebraic Groups and their Representations (NATO Science Series C, #517)
by R.W. Carter and J. Saxl
This volume contains 19 articles written by speakers at the Advanced Study Institute on 'Modular representations and subgroup structure of alĀ gebraic groups and related finite groups' held at the Isaac Newton Institute, Cambridge from 23rd June to 4th July 1997. We acknowledge with gratitude the financial support given by the NATO Science Committee to enable this ASI to take place. Generous financial support was also provided by the European Union. We are also pleased to acknowledge funds given...
The Future of Identity in the Information Society (Collected Works of Claude Chevalley)
by C Chevalley and Claude Chevalley
Products of Conjugacy Classes in Groups (Lecture Notes in Mathematics, #1112)