Symmetry in Finite Generalized Quadrangles (Frontiers in Mathematics)

Koen Thas

ISBN 10: 3764361581 / ISBN 13: 9783764361587

Published by Birkhäuser, 2004

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A monograph that classifies finite generalized quadrangles by symmetry, generalizing the celebrated Lenz-Barlotti classification for projective planes. It introduces combinatorial, geometrical and group-theoretical concepts that arise in the classification and in the general theory of finite generalized quadrangles. Series: Frontiers in Mathematics. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 424. . 2004. 2004th Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Symmetry in Finite Generalized Quadrangles (Frontiers in Mathematics)
• Publisher: Birkhäuser
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3764361581
• ISBN 13: 9783764361587
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In this monograph finite generalized quadrangles are classified by symmetry, generalizing the celebrated Lenz-Barlotti classification for projective planes. The book is self-contained and serves as introduction to the combinatorial, geometrical and group-theoretical concepts that arise in the classification and in the general theory of finite generalized quadrangles, including automorphism groups, elation and translation generalized quadrangles, generalized ovals and generalized ovoids, span-symmetric generalized quadrangles, flock geometry and property (G), regularity and nets, split BN-pairs of rank 1, and the Moufang property.