Abel s Theorem in Problems and Solutions: Based on the Lectures of Professor V.I. Arnold

V.B. Alekseev

ISBN 10: 1402021860 / ISBN 13: 9781402021862

Editore: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004

The cover is shelf worn. Binding is tight and inside is clean and unmarked. Codice articolo 1151384

Riassunto:

Do formulas exist for the solution to algebraical equations in one variable of any degree like the formulas for quadratic equations? The main aim of this book is to give new geometrical proof of Abel's theorem, as proposed by Professor V.I. Arnold. The theorem states that for general algebraical equations of a degree higher than 4, there are no formulas representing roots of these equations in terms of coefficients with only arithmetic operations and radicals.

A secondary, and more important aim of this book, is to acquaint the reader with two very important branches of modern mathematics: group theory and theory of functions of a complex variable.

This book also has the added bonus of an extensive appendix devoted to the differential Galois theory, written by Professor A.G. Khovanskii.

As this text has been written assuming no specialist prior knowledge and is composed of definitions, examples, problems and solutions, it is suitable for self-study or teaching students of mathematics, from high school to graduate.

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From the reviews:

"This very special and brilliant text has been written for bright non-specialists in mathematics, but it leads the reader up to topical research problems in the field, and that in a masterly manner. The book is absolutely self-contained, in its own particular fashion, and it is therefore perfectly suited for self-study, ranging from advanced high school to graduate level. No doubt, the thorough and serious working with this outstanding text could turn very beginners into creative almost-experts in the field." (Werner Kleinert, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1065 (16), 2005)

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Titolo: Abel s Theorem in Problems and Solutions: ...
Casa editrice: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Data di pubblicazione: 2004
Legatura: Hard cover
Condizione: Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No jacket