Finite Groups--coming of Age
Finite Groups--coming of Age

Author: John McKay

Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0821850474

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These conference papers should dispel any post-classification pessimism about the future of the theory of finite simple groups. Having noted that the theory developed for the classification touches on so few other branches of mathematics, the editor focuses on research in finite simple groups not central to the classification and presents a broad context for the recent results in the field. The papers are aimed at researchers and graduate students in algebra. They pay special attention to current research in sporadic geometry, the Fischer-Griess Monster group, and moonshine. Though all the papers are of high research value, the following papers of unusual significance should be singled out: Frenkel, Lepowsky, and Meurman's construction of the Monster group $F_1$; Conway and Queen's computation of characters of $E_8({\bf C})$; Norton's proof of the uniqueness of the Monster; and Mason's exploration of moonshine.

The Classification of the Finite Simple Groups, Number 2
The Classification of the Finite Simple Groups, Number 2

Author: Daniel Gorenstein

Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780821803905

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The second volume of a series devoted to reorganizing and simplifying proof of the classification of the finite simple groups. In a single chapter, it lays the groundwork for the forthcoming analysis of finite simple groups, beginning with the theory of components, layers, and the generalized Fitting subgroup, which has been developed largely since Gorenstein's basic 1968 text and is now central to understanding the structure of finite groups. Suitable as an auxiliary text for a graduate course in group theory. Member prices are $35 for individual and $47 for institutions. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"Moonshine" of Finite Groups

Author: Koichiro Harada

Publisher: European Mathematical Society

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9783037190906

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This is an almost verbatim reproduction of the author's lecture notes written in 1983-84 at Ohio State University, Columbus. A substantial update is given in the bibliography. Over the last 20 plus years there has been energetic activity in the field of finite simple group theory related to the monster simple group. Most notably, influential works have been produced in the theory of vertex operator algebras from research that was stimulated by the moonshine of the finite groups. Still, we can ask the same questions now that we did 30-40 years ago: What is the monster simple group? Is it really related to the theory of the universe as it was vaguely so envisioned? What lies behind the moonshine phenomena of the monster group? It may appear that we have only scratched the surface. These notes are primarily reproduced for the benefit of readers who wish to start learning about modular functions used in moonshine.

Introduction to Vertex Operator Algebras and Their Representations
Introduction to Vertex Operator Algebras and Their Representations

Author: James Lepowsky

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 0817681868

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* Introduces the fundamental theory of vertex operator algebras and its basic techniques and examples. * Begins with a detailed presentation of the theoretical foundations and proceeds to a range of applications. * Includes a number of new, original results and brings fresh perspective to important works of many other researchers in algebra, lie theory, representation theory, string theory, quantum field theory, and other areas of math and physics.

Vertex Operator Algebras and the Monster
Vertex Operator Algebras and the Monster

Author: Igor Frenkel

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 1989-05-01

Total Pages: 563

ISBN-13: 0080874541

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This work is motivated by and develops connections between several branches of mathematics and physics--the theories of Lie algebras, finite groups and modular functions in mathematics, and string theory in physics. The first part of the book presents a new mathematical theory of vertex operator algebras, the algebraic counterpart of two-dimensional holomorphic conformal quantum field theory. The remaining part constructs the Monster finite simple group as the automorphism group of a very special vertex operator algebra, called the "moonshine module" because of its relevance to "monstrous moonshine."

Dynamics of Discrete Group Action
Dynamics of Discrete Group Action

Author: Boris N. Apanasov

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2024-07-22

Total Pages: 534

ISBN-13: 3110784106

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Provides the first systematic study of geometry and topology of locally symmetric rank one manifolds and dynamics of discrete action of their fundamental groups. In addition to geometry and topology, this study involves several other areas of Mathematics – from algebra of varieties of groups representations and geometric group theory, to geometric analysis including classical questions from function theory.

Geometry, Rigidity, and Group Actions
Geometry, Rigidity, and Group Actions

Author: Robert J. Zimmer

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2011-04-15

Total Pages: 659

ISBN-13: 0226237893

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The study of group actions is more than 100 years old but remains a widely studied topic in a variety of mathematic fields. A central development in the last 50 years is the phenomenon of rigidity, whereby one can classify actions of certain groups. This book looks at rigidity.

Combinatorics '90
Combinatorics '90

Author: A. Barlotti

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1992-08-17

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 0080867928

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This volume forms a valuable source of information on recent developments in research in combinatorics, with special regard to the geometric point of view. Topics covered include: finite geometries (arcs, caps, special varieties in a Galois space; generalized quadrangles; Benz planes; foundation of geometry), partial geometries, Buekenhout geometries, transitive permutation sets, flat-transitive geometries, design theory, finite groups, near-rings and semifields, MV-algebras, coding theory, cryptography and graph theory in its geometric and design aspects.

String-Math 2011
String-Math 2011

Author: Jonathan Block

Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 0821872958

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The nature of interactions between mathematicians and physicists has been thoroughly transformed in recent years. String theory and quantum field theory have contributed a series of profound ideas that gave rise to entirely new mathematical fields and revitalized older ones. The influence flows in both directions, with mathematical techniques and ideas contributing crucially to major advances in string theory. A large and rapidly growing number of both mathematicians and physicists are working at the string-theoretic interface between the two academic fields. The String-Math conference series aims to bring together leading mathematicians and mathematically minded physicists working in this interface. This volume contains the proceedings of the inaugural conference in this series, String-Math 2011, which was held June 6-11, 2011, at the University of Pennsylvania.