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Permutation groups

Peter J. Cameron

(London Mathematical Society student texts, 45)

Cambridge University Press, 1999

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  • : pbk

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"Transferred to digital printing 2009"--T.p. verso of 2009 printing

Bibliography: p. 199-212

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Permutation groups are one of the oldest topics in algebra. However, their study has recently been revolutionised by new developments, particularly the classification of finite simple groups, but also relations with logic and combinatorics, and importantly, computer algebra systems have been introduced that can deal with large permutation groups. This book gives a summary of these developments, including an introduction to relevant computer algebra systems, sketch proofs of major theorems, and many examples of applying the classification of finite simple groups. It is aimed at beginning graduate students and experts in other areas, and grew from a short course at the EIDMA institute in Eindhoven.

Table of Contents

  • 1. General theory
  • 2. Representation theory
  • 3. Coherent configurations
  • 4. The O'Nan-Scott theorem
  • 5. Oligomorphic groups
  • 6. Miscellanea
  • 7. Tables.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA40686975
  • ISBN
    • 9780521653022
    • 0521653789
  • LCCN
    98045456
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 220 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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