This monograph-the first of its kind-presents the current state of knowledge on the theory of non-unique factorizations along with a broad discussion of its algebraic, combinatorial, and analytic fundamentals. The book focuses on factorization properties in rings of integers, orders of algebraic number fields, holomorphy rings, Krull and Mori domains, Krull monoids, congruence monoids, Hilbert monoids, and zero-sum sequences over Abelian groups. It also includes self-contained introductions to the v-ideal theory of monoids, additive group theory, and abstract analytic number theory. Within this treatment, the authors unify, extend, and put into a new context many known algebraic, combinatorial, and analytic results.
Autorentext
Alfred Geroldinger, Franz Halter-Koch
Zusammenfassung
From its origins in algebraic number theory, the theory of non-unique factorizations has emerged as an independent branch of algebra and number theory. Focused efforts over the past few decades have wrought a great number and variety of results. However, these remain dispersed throughout the vast literature. For the first time, Non-Unique Factoriza
Inhalt
Concepts in Factorization Theory and Examples. Algebraic Theory of Monoids. Arithmetic Theory of Monoids. The structure of Sets of Lengths. Additive Group Theory. Arithmetical Invariants of Krull Monoids. Global Arithmetic of Krull Monoids. Abstract Analytic Number Theory. Analytic Theory of Non-Unique Factorizations. Appendix A: Abelian Groups. Appendix B: Complex Analysis. Appendix C: Theory of Integration. Appendix D: Polyhedral Cones. Bibliography. List of Symbols. Subject Index.