Classical Invariant Theory
Seiten
1999
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-55821-1 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-55821-1 (ISBN)
The book is a self-contained introduction to the results and computational methods in classical invariant theory. It relies on minimal mathematical prerequisites, and can be read by advanced undergraduate or graduate students. A variety of innovations will also make the book of interest to specialists and researchers.
There has been a resurgence of interest in classical invariant theory driven by several factors: new theoretical developments; a revival of computational methods coupled with powerful new computer algebra packages; and a wealth of new applications, ranging from number theory to geometry, physics to computer vision. This book provides readers with a self-contained introduction to the classical theory as well as modern developments and applications. The text concentrates on the study of binary forms (polynomials) in characteristic zero, and uses analytical as well as algebraic tools to study and classify invariants, symmetry, equivalence and canonical forms. It also includes a variety of innovations that make this text of interest even to veterans of the subject. Aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students the book includes many exercises and historical details, complete proofs of the fundamental theorems, and a lively and provocative exposition.
There has been a resurgence of interest in classical invariant theory driven by several factors: new theoretical developments; a revival of computational methods coupled with powerful new computer algebra packages; and a wealth of new applications, ranging from number theory to geometry, physics to computer vision. This book provides readers with a self-contained introduction to the classical theory as well as modern developments and applications. The text concentrates on the study of binary forms (polynomials) in characteristic zero, and uses analytical as well as algebraic tools to study and classify invariants, symmetry, equivalence and canonical forms. It also includes a variety of innovations that make this text of interest even to veterans of the subject. Aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students the book includes many exercises and historical details, complete proofs of the fundamental theorems, and a lively and provocative exposition.
Introduction; Notes to the reader; A brief history; Acknowledgements; 1. Prelude - quadratic polynomials and quadratic forms; 2. Basic invariant theory for binary forms; 3. Groups and transformations; 4. Representations and invariants; 5. Transvectants; 6. Symbolic methods; 7. Graphical methods; 8. Lie groups and moving frames; 9. Infinitesimal methods; 10. Multi-variate polynomials; References; Author index; Subject index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.1.1999 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | London Mathematical Society Student Texts |
| Zusatzinfo | Worked examples or Exercises; 10 Tables, unspecified; 7 Line drawings, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 153 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 405 g |
| Themenwelt | Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Algebra |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Geometrie / Topologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-521-55821-2 / 0521558212 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-521-55821-1 / 9780521558211 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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