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Hardcover. Suitable as a text for both Riemannian geometry and for the analysis and geometry of symmetric spaces, this title features chapters on differential geometry and Lie groups. It also includes a chapter on functions on symmetric spaces, that gives an introduction to the study of spherical functions, and the theory of invariant differential operators. Series: AMS Chelsea Publishing. Num Pages: 486 pages. BIC Classification: PBK; PBMP; PBP; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821827352
- ISBN
- 9780821827352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.96
€ 75.96
Paperback. There have been many wonderful developments in the theory of minimal surfaces and geometric measure theory. This book covers variational geometry. It focuses on Plateau's Problem, which is concerned with surfaces that model the behavior of soap films. Series: Student Mathematical Library. Num Pages: 88 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBMP; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 215 x 5. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821827475
- ISBN
- 9780821827475
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Condition: New
€ 58.93
€ 58.93
Paperback. Deals with Backlund and Darboux transformations and their applications in the theory of integrable systems, also known as soliton theory. This book contains original contributions that represent various developments in the theory and applications of these transformations. Series: CRM Proceedings & Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 436 pages, Illustrations26 cm. BIC Classification: PBMP; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 794.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Amer Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821828038
- ISBN
- 9780821828038
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Condition: New
€ 164.06
€ 164.06
Hardcover. Presents an introduction to differential geometry. This book then introduces Lie groups and Lie algebras. It concludes with the classification of symmetric spaces by means of the Killing-Cartan classification of simple Lie algebras over $\mathbf{C}$ and Cartan's classification of simple Lie algebras over $\mathbf{R}$. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 641 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBG; PBKD; PBMP; PBPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 186 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 641
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821828489
- ISBN
- 9780821828489
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Condition: New
€ 155.44
€ 155.44
Hardcover. Quantum groups are certain families of Hopf algebras that are deformations of universal enveloping algebras of Kac-Moody algebras. This book aims to provide an elementary introduction to the theory of quantum groups and crystal bases, focusing on the combinatorial aspects of the theory. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 328 pages, bibliography, indexes. BIC Classification: PBF; PBMW; PBW; PHQ; PNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 263 x 23. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821828748
- ISBN
- 9780821828748
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Condition: New
€ 112.92
€ 112.92
Hardcover. Presents an introduction to differential geometry through differential forms, emphasizing their applications in various areas of mathematics and physics. This work focuses on Stokes' theorem, the classical integral formulas and their applications to harmonic functions and topology. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 360 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBMP; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Amer Mathematical Society
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821829516
- ISBN
- 9780821829516
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Condition: New
€ 113.93
€ 113.93
Paperback. Presents an introduction to algebraic geometry. This work focuses on the interplay between abstract theory and specific examples. It contains problems that illustrate the general theory. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. Series: Student Mathematical Library. Num Pages: 213 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PBMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821829523
- ISBN
- 9780821829523
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Condition: New
€ 69.27
€ 69.27
Hardcover. Convexity is a simple idea that manifests itself in a surprising variety of places. This work demonstrates that simplicity, intuitive appeal, and the universality of applications make teaching (and learning) convexity a gratifying experience. It demonstrates the power of a few simple unifying principles in a variety of pure and applied problems. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 366 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PBK; PBM; PBP; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 185 x 24. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821829684
- ISBN
- 9780821829684
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Condition: New
€ 114.29
€ 114.29
Paperback. Introduces the classical theory of complex tori and abelian varieties, presenting modern aspects of complex algebraic and analytic geometry. Beginning with complex elliptic curves, this textbook moves on to the higher-dimensional case, giving characterizations from different points of view of those complex tori which are abelian varieties. Series: SMF/AMS Texts & Monographs. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 7. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Amer Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821831656
- ISBN
- 9780821831656
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Condition: New
€ 60.47
€ 60.47
Paperback. The correspondence between Einstein metrics and their conformal boundaries has been the focus of great interest. This book shows this correspondence in the wider context of asymptotically symmetric Einstein metrics, that is Einstein metrics whose curvature is asymptotic to that of a rank one symmetric space. Series: SMF/AMS Texts & Monographs. Num Pages: 105 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKD; PBMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Amer Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821831663
- ISBN
- 9780821831663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.72
€ 56.72
Hardcover. Presents an integrated development of the theory of several complex variables and complex algebraic geometry, leading to proofs of Serre's celebrated GAGA theorems relating the two subjects, and including applications to the representation theory of complex semisimple Lie groups. This text includes a treatment of the local theory. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 528 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PBKF; PBMW; PBPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 1128.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Amer Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821831786
- ISBN
- 9780821831786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.83
€ 152.83
Hardcover. Addresses an important recurrent theme of modern mathematics: the various compactifications of moduli spaces, which have a large number of applications. This book treats the case of thin Schubert varieties, which are natural subvarieties of Grassmannians. It develops the theory that exhibits similarities with the case of moduli of stable curves. Series: CRM Monograph Series. Num Pages: 170 pages, references, bibliographies. BIC Classification: PBF; PBMH; PBMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 541.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821833582
- ISBN
- 9780821833582
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Condition: New
€ 130.38
€ 130.38
Paperback. The mean curvature of a surface is an extrinsic parameter measuring how the surface is curved in the three-dimensional space. A surface whose mean curvature is zero at each point is a minimal surface, and it is known that such surfaces are models for soap film. This book presents many examples of constant mean curvature surfaces. Series: Translations of Mathematical Monographs Reprint. Num Pages: 142 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821834794
- ISBN
- 9780821834794
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Condition: New
€ 185.26
€ 185.26
Hardcover. Analyzes how and when objects like polyhedra or manifolds embed in a given higher-dimensional manifold. This book offers description of the various classic examples of wild embeddings. It provides details of the codimension-three proofs, including the requisite piecewise linear tools. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 474 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 257 x 183 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1034.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821836972
- ISBN
- 9780821836972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.83
€ 152.83
Dirichlet Branes and Mirror Symmetry (Clay Mathematics Monographs)
Paul S. Aspinwall, Tom Bridgeland, Alastair C...
Hardcover. Research in string theory has generated a rich interaction with algebraic geometry, with exciting work that includes the Strominger-Yau-Zaslow conjecture. This monograph builds on lectures at the 2002 Clay School on Geometry and String Theory that sought to bridge the gap between the languages of string theory and algebraic geometry. Series: Clay Mathematics Monographs. Num Pages: 684 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBMW; PHU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 186 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society, Clay Mathematics Institute
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 684
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821838488
- ISBN
- 9780821838488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.60
€ 146.60
Hardcover. Presents the basics of Riemannian geometry in its modern form as geometry of differentiable manifolds. This book unifies Riemannian geometry with modern complex analysis, as well as with algebra and number theory. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 633 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821839294
- ISBN
- 9780821839294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.83
€ 152.83
Hardcover. Contains topics in Hamilton's Ricci flow. This book presents the theory of Ricci solitons, Kahler-Ricci flow, compactness theorems, Perelman's entropy monotonicity and no local collapsing, Perelman's reduced distance function and applications to ancient solutions, and a primer of 3-manifold topology. Series: Mathematical Surveys and Monographs. Num Pages: 536 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 183 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821839461
- ISBN
- 9780821839461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.60
€ 146.60
Hardcover. Presents a systematic approach to conformal field theory with gauge symmetry from the point of view of complex algebraic geometry. This book also presents the basic facts of the theory of compact Riemann surfaces and the representation theory of affine Lie algebras. Series: Fields Institute Monographs. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBF; PBMW; PBW; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821840887
- ISBN
- 9780821840887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.65
€ 85.65
Paperback. Symplectic geometry has its origins as a geometric language for classical mechanics. But it has exploded into an independent field interconnected with many other areas of mathematics and physics. This book intends to give an intensive introduction to these areas of research. Editor(s): Eliashberg, Yakov; Traynor, Lisa. Series: IAS/Park City Mathematics Series. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBKQ; PBMW; PBPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821840955
- ISBN
- 9780821840955
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.60
€ 141.60
Hardcover. Suitable for pre-college teachers, this text starts where Euclid starts, and covers the basics of plane Euclidean geometry. It features problems that are well-suited to exploration using the tools of dynamic geometry software. It includes a CD of solutions to select problems, created using Texas Instruments' TI-Nspire[trademark] Learning Software. Series: Monograph Book. Num Pages: 339 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Edition
- Har/Cdr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821843673
- ISBN
- 9780821843673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.49
€ 87.49