Classical Invariant Theory (London Mathematical Society Student Texts, Series Number 44)

Olver, Peter J.

ISBN 10: 0521558212 / ISBN 13: 9780521558211

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classical Invariant Theory (London Mathematical Society Student Texts, Series Number 44)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521558212
• ISBN 13: 9780521558211
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

There has been a resurgence of interest in classical invariant theory driven by several factors: new theoretical developments; a revival of computational methods coupled with powerful new computer algebra packages; and a wealth of new applications, ranging from number theory to geometry, physics to computer vision. This book provides readers with a self-contained introduction to the classical theory as well as modern developments and applications. The text concentrates on the study of binary forms (polynomials) in characteristic zero, and uses analytical as well as algebraic tools to study and classify invariants, symmetry, equivalence and canonical forms. A variety of innovations make this text of interest even to veterans of the subject; these include the use of differential operators and the transform approach to the symbolic method, extension of results to arbitrary functions, graphical methods for computing identities and Hilbert bases, complete systems of rationally and functionally independent covariants, introduction of Lie group and Lie algebra methods, as well as a new geometrical theory of moving frames and applications. Aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students the book includes many exercises and historical details, complete proofs of the fundamental theorems, and a lively and provocative exposition.

Review

"This is a book that you can start reading knowing nothing whatsoever about the subject and that will get you to the point where you can start your own research. In fact, when you read it, you may want to start working immediately." -Mathematical Reviews

"As a modern in-depth study of binary forms, this book is one of a kind." -Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society