Theory of Finite Simple Groups II: Commentary on the Classification Problems

Michler, Gerhard

ISBN 10: 0521764912 / ISBN 13: 9780521764919

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2010

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725 pages. 9.13x6.22x1.89 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Theory of Finite Simple Groups II: Commentary on the Classification Problems
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521764912
• ISBN 13: 9780521764919
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This is a coherent explanation for the existence of the 26 known sporadic simple groups originally arising from many unrelated contexts. The given proofs build on the close relations between general group theory, ordinary character theory, modular representation theory and algorithmic algebra described in the first volume. The author presents a new algorithm by which 25 sporadic simple groups can be constructed (the smallest Mathieu group M11 can be omitted for theoretical reasons), and demonstrates that it is not restricted to sporadic simple groups. He also describes the constructions of various groups and proves their uniqueness whenever possible. The computational existence proofs are documented in the accompanying DVD. The author also states several open problems related to the theorem asserting that there are exactly 26 groups, and R. Brauer's warning that there may be infinitely many. Some of these problems require new experiments with the author's algorithm.

About the Author

Gerhard Michler is an Emeritus Professor of the Institute of Experimental Mathematics at the University of Duisburg-Essen and Adjunct Professor at Cornell University.