Orthogonal Latin Squares Based on Groups (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This monograph presents a unified exposition of latin squares and mutually orthogonal sets of latin squares based on groups. Its focus is on orthomorphisms and complete mappings of finite groups, while also offering a complete proof of the Hall-Paige conjecture. The use of latin squares in constructions of nets, affine planes, projective planes, and transversal designs also motivates this inquiry. The text begins by introducing fundamental concepts, like the tests for determining whether a latin square is based on a group, as well as orthomorphisms and complete mappings. From there, it describes the existence problem for complete mappings of groups, building up to the proof of the Hall-Paige conjecture. The third part presents a comprehensive study of orthomorphism graphs of groups, while the last part provides a discussion of Cartesian projective planes, related combinatorial structures, and a list of open problems. Expanding the author's 1992 monograph, Orthomorphism Graphs of Groups, this book is an essential reference tool for mathematics researchers or graduate students tackling latin square problems in combinatorics. Its presentation draws on a basic understanding of finite group theory, finite field theory, linear algebra, and elementary number theory-more advanced theories are introduced in the text as needed.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Developments in Mathematics, 57
Release date:	September 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Anthony B Evans
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	537
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-94429-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Combinatorics & graph theory Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Algebra > Groups & group theory
LSN:	3-319-94429-0
Barcode:	9783319944296

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