Finite Simple Groups: An Introduction to Their Classification (University Series in Mathematics)

Gorenstein, Daniel

ISBN 10: 1468484990 / ISBN 13: 9781468484991

Published by Springer, 2013

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Title: Finite Simple Groups: An Introduction to ...

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2013

Binding: Paperback

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In February 1981, the classification of the finite simple groups (Dl)* was completed,t. * representing one of the most remarkable achievements in the history or mathematics. Involving the combined efforts of several hundred mathematicians from around the world over a period of 30 years, the full proof covered something between 5,000 and 10,000 journal pages, spread over 300 to 500 individual papers. The single result that, more than any other,...

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