Block Theory of Finite Group Algebras: Volume 2 - Group Algebras: Series Number

A comprehensive treatment of block theory, emphasising cornerstones of the area which have not appeared in any book before.

List of contents

Introduction; 6. Blocks and source algebras; 7. Modules over finite p-groups; 8. Local structure; 9. Isometries and bimodules; 10. Structural results in block theory; 11. Blocks with cyclic defect groups; 12. Blocks with Klein four defect groups; Appendix; References; Index.

About the author

Markus Linckelmann is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at City, University of London.

Summary

Graduate students and researchers in modular representation theory, especially block theory, will find this systematic introduction indispensable. The two volumes include detailed treatments of classic material as well as more modern developments which have not appeared in any book before, giving readers a comprehensive overview of the subject.

Product details

• Authors: Markus Linckelmann, Markus (City Linckelmann, LINCKELMANN MARKUS
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2018
• EAN: 9781108425902
• ISBN: 978-1-108-42590-2
• No. of pages: 520
• Series: London Mathematical Society Student Texts; London Mathematical Society St; London Mathematical Society Student Texts
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Arithmetic, algebra; Algebra, MATHEMATICS / Algebra / General, Number Theory, Groups & group theory, Algebraic Topology