Clifford Algebras and the Classical Groups - Couverture souple

Porteous, Ian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521118026 ISBN 13 : 9780521118026

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

A treatment of the theory of Clifford algebras that will be welcomed for its clarity and detail.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Clifford algebras of real quadratic forms and their complexifications are studied here in detail, and those parts which are immediately relevant to theoretical physics are seen in the proper broad context. Central to the work is the classification of the conjugation and reversion anti-involutions that arise naturally in the theory. It is of interest that all the classical groups play essential roles in this classification. Other features include detailed sections on conformal groups, the eight-dimensional non-associative Cayley algebra, its automorphism group, the exceptional Lie group G2, and the triality automorphism of Spin 8. The book is designed to be suitable for the last year of an undergraduate course or the first year of a postgraduate course.

Revue de presse

Review of the hardback: 'This book covers material which you would hardly find in such a compact form elsewhere. It is very pleasant to have all these things together and so nicely arranged.' European Mathematical Society Journal

Review of the hardback: 'Plenty of examples make Porteous's book pleasant to read.' Mathematica

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521118026
• ISBN 13: 9780521118026
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 308
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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