Adventures In Group Theory

Author : David Joyner
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801890136
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Group Theory written by David Joyner and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2008-12-29 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Joyner uses mathematical toys such as the Rubik's Cube to make abstract algebra and group theory fun. This updated second edition uses SAGE, an open-source computer algebra system, to illustrate many of the computations.

Author : David Joyner
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801897262
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Group Theory written by David Joyner and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2008-12-29 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated and revised edition of David Joyner’s entertaining “hands-on” tour of group theory and abstract algebra brings life, levity, and practicality to the topics through mathematical toys. Joyner uses permutation puzzles such as the Rubik’s Cube and its variants, the 15 puzzle, the Rainbow Masterball, Merlin’s Machine, the Pyraminx, and the Skewb to explain the basics of introductory algebra and group theory. Subjects covered include the Cayley graphs, symmetries, isomorphisms, wreath products, free groups, and finite fields of group theory, as well as algebraic matrices, combinatorics, and permutations. Featuring strategies for solving the puzzles and computations illustrated using the SAGE open-source computer algebra system, the second edition of Adventures in Group Theory is perfect for mathematics enthusiasts and for use as a supplementary textbook.

Author : W. David Joyner
Publisher : Birkhäuser
ISBN 13 : 3319683837
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Graph Theory written by W. David Joyner and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook acts as a pathway to higher mathematics by seeking and illuminating the connections between graph theory and diverse fields of mathematics, such as calculus on manifolds, group theory, algebraic curves, Fourier analysis, cryptography and other areas of combinatorics. An overview of graph theory definitions and polynomial invariants for graphs prepares the reader for the subsequent dive into the applications of graph theory. To pique the reader’s interest in areas of possible exploration, recent results in mathematics appear throughout the book, accompanied with examples of related graphs, how they arise, and what their valuable uses are. The consequences of graph theory covered by the authors are complicated and far-reaching, so topics are always exhibited in a user-friendly manner with copious graphs, exercises, and Sage code for the computation of equations. Samples of the book’s source code can be found at github.com/springer-math/adventures-in-graph-theory. The text is geared towards advanced undergraduate and graduate students and is particularly useful for those trying to decide what type of problem to tackle for their dissertation. This book can also serve as a reference for anyone interested in exploring how they can apply graph theory to other parts of mathematics.

Author : Frédérique Bassino
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110667029
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complexity and Randomness in Group Theory written by Frédérique Bassino and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2020-06-08 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows new directions in group theory motivated by computer science. It reflects the transition from geometric group theory to group theory of the 21st century that has strong connections to computer science. Now that geometric group theory is drifting further and further away from group theory to geometry, it is natural to look for new tools and new directions in group theory which are present.

Author : James B. Carrell
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 038779428X
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Groups, Matrices, and Vector Spaces written by James B. Carrell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-02 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique text provides a geometric approach to group theory and linear algebra, bringing to light the interesting ways in which these subjects interact. Requiring few prerequisites beyond understanding the notion of a proof, the text aims to give students a strong foundation in both geometry and algebra. Starting with preliminaries (relations, elementary combinatorics, and induction), the book then proceeds to the core topics: the elements of the theory of groups and fields (Lagrange's Theorem, cosets, the complex numbers and the prime fields), matrix theory and matrix groups, determinants, vector spaces, linear mappings, eigentheory and diagonalization, Jordan decomposition and normal form, normal matrices, and quadratic forms. The final two chapters consist of a more intensive look at group theory, emphasizing orbit stabilizer methods, and an introduction to linear algebraic groups, which enriches the notion of a matrix group. Applications involving symm etry groups, determinants, linear coding theory and cryptography are interwoven throughout. Each section ends with ample practice problems assisting the reader to better understand the material. Some of the applications are illustrated in the chapter appendices. The author's unique melding of topics evolved from a two semester course that he taught at the University of British Columbia consisting of an undergraduate honors course on abstract linear algebra and a similar course on the theory of groups. The combined content from both makes this rare text ideal for a year-long course, covering more material than most linear algebra texts. It is also optimal for independent study and as a supplementary text for various professional applications. Advanced undergraduate or graduate students in mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering will find this book both useful and enjoyable.

Author : AMS Special Session on Computational Group Theory
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 0821843656
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Computational Group Theory and the Theory of Groups written by AMS Special Session on Computational Group Theory and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The power of general purpose computational algebra systems running on personal computers has increased rapidly in recent years. For mathematicians doing research in group theory, this means a growing set of sophisticated computational tools are now available for their use in developing new theoretical results." "This volume consists of contributions by researchers invited to the AMS Special Session on Computational Group Theory held in March 2007. The main focus of the session was on the application of Computational Group Theory (CGT) to a wide range of theoretical aspects of group theory. The articles in this volume provide a variety of examples of how these computer systems helped to solve interesting theoretical problems within the discipline, such as constructions of finite simple groups, classification of $p$-groups via coclass, representation theory and constructions involving free nilpotent groups. The volume also includes an article by R. F. Morse highlighting applications of CGT in group theory and two survey articles." "Graduate students and researchers interested in various aspects of group theory will find many examples of Computational Group Theory helping research and will recognize it as yet another tool at their disposal."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Steven Roman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0817683011
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Group Theory written by Steven Roman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-10-26 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Group Theory provides a comprehensive account of the basic theory of groups. Both classic and unique topics in the field are covered, such as an historical look at how Galois viewed groups, a discussion of commutator and Sylow subgroups, and a presentation of Birkhoff’s theorem. Written in a clear and accessible style, the work presents a solid introduction for students wishing to learn more about this widely applicable subject area. This book will be suitable for graduate courses in group theory and abstract algebra, and will also have appeal to advanced undergraduates. In addition it will serve as a valuable resource for those pursuing independent study. Group Theory is a timely and fundamental addition to literature in the study of groups.

Author : W. R. Scott
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486653773
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Group Theory written by W. R. Scott and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a clear, well-organized coverage of the most standard theorems, including isomorphism theorems, transformations and subgroups, direct sums, abelian groups, and more. This undergraduate-level text features more than 500 exercises.

Author : Arnout Jozef Ceulemans
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 940076863X
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Group Theory Applied to Chemistry written by Arnout Jozef Ceulemans and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemists are used to the operational definition of symmetry, which crystallographers introduced long before the advent of quantum mechanics. The ball-and-stick models of molecules naturally exhibit the symmetrical properties of macroscopic objects. However, the practitioner of quantum chemistry and molecular modeling is not concerned with balls and sticks, but with subatomic particles: nuclei and electrons. This textbook introduces the subtle metaphors which relate our macroscopic understanding of symmetry to the molecular world. It gradually explains how bodily rotations and reflections, which leave all inter-particle distances unaltered, affect the study of molecular phenomena that depend only on these internal distances. It helps readers to acquire the skills to make use of the mathematical tools of group theory for whatever chemical problems they are confronted with in the course of their own research.

Author : George a Duckett
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781522912101
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Group Theory written by George a Duckett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-24 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have a question about Group Theory this is the book with the answers. Group Theory: Questions and Answers takes some of the best questions and answers asked on the math.stackexchange.com website. You can use this book to lookup commonly asked questions, browse questions on a particular topic, compare answers to common topics, check out the original source and much more. This book has been designed to be very easy to use, with many internal references set up that makes browsing in many different ways possible. Topics covered include: abstract algebra, finite groups, abelian groups, representation theory, category theory and many more."