Groups as Galois Groups An Introduction |
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Author:
| Volklein, Helmut |
Contribution by:
| Bollobas, B. Fulton, W. Katok, A. Kirwan, F. Sarnak, Peter Simon, B. |
Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-56280-5 |
Publication Date: | Aug 1996 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $188.95 |
Book Description:
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This book is on the theory of symmetries in solutions of algebraic equations. It describes the Inverse Galois Problem, a classical unsolved problem posed by Hilbert at the beginning of the century, which brings together ideas from group theory, algebraic geometry and number theory, topology, and analysis. The author begins from the foundations and develops the necessary mathematical background to lead the reader to the research frontier. Graduate students and mathematicians from other...
More DescriptionThis book is on the theory of symmetries in solutions of algebraic equations. It describes the Inverse Galois Problem, a classical unsolved problem posed by Hilbert at the beginning of the century, which brings together ideas from group theory, algebraic geometry and number theory, topology, and analysis. The author begins from the foundations and develops the necessary mathematical background to lead the reader to the research frontier. Graduate students and mathematicians from other areas will find this an excellent introduction to a fascinating field.