Conformal groups in geometry and spin structures

Author(s)

• Angles, Pierre

Bibliographic Information

Conformal groups in geometry and spin structures

Pierre Anglès

（Progress in mathematical physics / editors-in-chief, Anne Boutet de Monvel, Gerald Kaiser, v. 50）

Birkhäuser, c2008

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book provides a self-contained overview of the role of conformal groups in geometry and mathematical physics. It features a careful development of the material, from the basics of Clifford algebras to more advanced topics. Each chapter covers a specific aspect of conformal groups and conformal spin geometry. All major concepts are introduced and followed by detailed descriptions and definitions, and a comprehensive bibliography and index round out the work. Rich in exercises that are accompanied by full proofs and many hints, the book will be ideal as a course text or self-study volume for senior undergraduates and graduate students.

Table of Contents

Foreward by Jaime Keller.-Foreword by Jose Bertin.-Preface.-Overview.-Classic Groups: Clifford Algebras, Projective Quadrics, and Spin Groups.-Real Conformal Spin Structures.-Pseudounitary Conformal Spin Structures.-Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA84588612
• ISBN:
  • 9780817635121
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston
• Pages/Volumes: xxvii, 283 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA52622244