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The Calculus of Braids (Hardcover) Loot Price: R2,327
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The Calculus of Braids (Hardcover): Patrick Dehornoy

The Calculus of Braids (Hardcover)

Patrick Dehornoy

Series: London Mathematical Society Student Texts

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Everyone knows what braids are, whether they be made of hair, knitting wool, or electrical cables. However, it is not so evident that we can construct a theory about them, i.e. to elaborate a coherent and mathematically interesting corpus of results concerning them. This book demonstrates that there is a resoundingly positive response to this question: braids are fascinating objects, with a variety of rich mathematical properties and potential applications. A special emphasis is placed on the algorithmic aspects and on what can be called the 'calculus of braids', in particular the problem of isotopy. Prerequisites are kept to a minimum, with most results being established from scratch. An appendix at the end of each chapter gives a detailed introduction to the more advanced notions required, including monoids and group presentations. Also included is a range of carefully selected exercises to help the reader test their knowledge, with solutions available.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: London Mathematical Society Student Texts
Release date: September 2021
Authors: Patrick Dehornoy
Dimensions: 235 x 160 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-84394-2
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Algebra > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Calculus & mathematical analysis > Vector & tensor analysis
Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Topology > Algebraic topology
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LSN: 1-108-84394-8
Barcode: 9781108843942

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