This book provides a self-contained overview of the role of conformal groups in geometry and mathematical physics. It features a careful development of the material, from the basics of Clifford algebras to more advanced topics. Each chapter covers a specific aspect of conformal groups and conformal spin geometry. All major concepts are introduced and followed by detailed descriptions and definitions, and a comprehensive bibliography and index round out the work.

Rich in exercises that are accompanied by full proofs and many hints, the book will be ideal as a course text or self-study volume for senior undergraduates and graduate students.



Conformal groups play a key role in geometry and spin structures. This book provides a self-contained overview of the role of conformal groups in geometry and mathematical physics. It features a careful development of the material, from the basics of Clifford algebras to more advanced topics. Each chapter covers a specific aspect of conformal groups and conformal spin geometry. All major concepts are introduced and followed by detailed descriptions and definitions, and a comprehensive bibliography and index round out the work.

Rich in exercises that are accompanied by full proofs and many hints, the book will be ideal as a course text or self-study volume for senior undergraduates and graduate students. Its scope and clarity will also appeal to researchers in mathematics and physics.



Inhalt
Classic Groups: Clifford Algebras, Projective Quadrics, and Spin Groups.- Real Conformal Spin Structures.- Pseudounitary Conformal Spin Structures.
Titel
Conformal Groups in Geometry and Spin Structures
EAN
9780817646431
Format
E-Book (pdf)
Veröffentlichung
16.10.2007
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Wasserzeichen
Dateigrösse
12.25 MB
Anzahl Seiten
284
Features
Unterstützte Lesegerätegruppen: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet
Auflage
2. Aufl.