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Permutation Groups
Guidry, Sun
Cambridge University Press eBooks17 Mar 2022
NobleIDark:/48914/w1/20260525/612AEDB1DOI10.1017/9781009000949.006
Permutation Groups
Guidry, Sun · Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2022 · Subscription
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Abstract
Written for use in teaching and for self-study, this book provides a comprehensive and pedagogical introduction to groups, algebras, geometry, and topology. It assimilates modern applications of these concepts, assuming only an advanced undergraduate preparation in physics. It provides a balanced view of group theory, Lie algebras, and topological concepts, while emphasizing a broad range of modern applications such as Lorentz and Poincaré invariance, coherent states, quantum phase transitions, the quantum Hall effect, topological matter, and Chern numbers, among many others. An example based approach is adopted from the outset, and the book includes worked examples and informational boxes to illustrate and expand on key concepts. 344 homework problems are included, with full solutions available to instructors, and a subset of 172 of these problems have full solutions available to students.