Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, consisting of top-rated papers on homogeneous quadratic forms, delves into the transformations of bilinear forms and their potential to represent the product of a sum of squares. It begins by examining the work of Cayley and Hermite, who formulated general expressions for substitution coefficients. The author extends these concepts to consider more than two variables. The book further analyzes the characteristics of the transformations, including the concept of an "adjungate form" as a transformation that inverts all coefficients in a form. It demonstrates that when the number of variables is greater than two, there is no universal expression for such transformations. The results, however, apply in the cases of ternary and quaternary forms, as shown by Bachman and Hermite. Additionally, this book examines the context-dependent properties of forms â" such as symmetry â" and their effect on the transformations. It demonstrates that certain transformations are not possible depending on such properties. Expanding on the theories of Hesse, Brioschi, and Cayley, the author also explores the circumstances under which a form can be transformed to consist entirely of squares. It concludes by establishing criteria for determining whether two forms can be transformed into one another, providing valuable insights into the relationships between different bilinear forms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282097295_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282097295
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282097295
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