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.
Reihe
Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Research
Illustrationen
40
40 s/w Abbildungen
XXVIII, 284 p. 40 illus.
Maße
Höhe: 241 mm
Breite: 160 mm
Dicke: 22 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-8176-3512-1 (9780817635121)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-8176-4643-1
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Classic Groups: Clifford Algebras, Projective Quadrics, and Spin Groups.- Real Conformal Spin Structures.- Pseudounitary Conformal Spin Structures.