Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Diagram Geometry: Related to Classical Groups and Buildings (Ergebnisse der Mathematik und ihrer Grenzgebiete. 3. Folge / A Series of Modern Surveys in Mathematics)
Francis Buekenhout
€ 168.63
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Diagram Geometry: Related to Classical Groups and Buildings (Ergebnisse der Mathematik und ihrer Grenzgebiete. 3. Folge / A Series of Modern Surveys in Mathematics)
Paperback. This self-contained introduction treats thin geometries and thick buildings from a diagrammatic perspective, covers polar geometries whose projective planes are Desarguesian and offers a basic reference for study of diagram geometry. Includes many examples. Series: Ergebnisse der Mathematik und Ihrer Grenzgebiete. 3 Folge /A Series of Modern Surveys in Mathematics. Num Pages: 608 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 920.
This book provides a self-contained introduction to diagram geometry. Tight connections with group theory are shown. It treats thin geometries (related to Coxeter groups) and thick buildings from a diagrammatic perspective. Projective and affine geometry are main examples. Polar geometry is motivated by polarities on diagram geometries and the complete classification of those polar geometries whose projective planes are Desarguesian is given. It differs from Tits' comprehensive treatment in that it uses Veldkamp's embeddings. The book intends to be a basic reference for those who study diagram geometry. Group theorists will find examples ... Read more
This book provides a self-contained introduction to diagram geometry. Tight connections with group theory are shown. It treats thin geometries (related to Coxeter groups) and thick buildings from a diagrammatic perspective. Projective and affine geometry are main examples. Polar geometry is motivated by polarities on diagram geometries and the complete classification of those polar geometries whose projective planes are Desarguesian is given. It differs from Tits' comprehensive treatment in that it uses Veldkamp's embeddings. The book intends to be a basic reference for those who study diagram geometry. Group theorists will find examples ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Ergebnisse der Mathematik und Ihrer Grenzgebiete. 3 Folge /A Series of Modern Surveys in Mathematic
Condition
New
Weight
919g
Number of Pages
594
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642442261
SKU
V9783642442261
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for Diagram Geometry: Related to Classical Groups and Buildings (Ergebnisse der Mathematik und ihrer Grenzgebiete. 3. Folge / A Series of Modern Surveys in Mathematics)
An excellent introduction to diagram geometry and polar spaces for graduate students and researchers who want to get a flavour of the subject. For experts, the book provides a valuable source of references for basic results on diagram geometry. ... The authors give an alternative, more accessible approach to the classification and cover most important additional results. (Bernhard Muhlherr, ... Read more