Unitary Reflection Groups

Unitary Reflection Groups
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 303
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ISBN-10 : 9780521749893
ISBN-13 : 0521749891
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Book Synopsis Unitary Reflection Groups by : Gustav I. Lehrer

Download or read book Unitary Reflection Groups written by Gustav I. Lehrer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-08-13 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unitary reflection is a linear transformation of a complex vector space that fixes each point in a hyperplane. Intuitively, it resembles the transformation an image undergoes when it is viewed through a kaleidoscope, or an arrangement of mirrors. This book gives a complete classification of all finite groups which are generated by unitary reflections, using the method of line systems. Irreducible groups are studied in detail, and are identified with finite linear groups. The new invariant theoretic proof of Steinberg's fixed point theorem is treated fully. The same approach is used to develop the theory of eigenspaces of elements of reflection groups and their twisted analogues. This includes an extension of Springer's theory of regular elements to reflection cosets. An appendix outlines links to representation theory, topology and mathematical physics. Containing over 100 exercises, ranging in difficulty from elementary to research level, this book is ideal for honours and graduate students, or for researchers in algebra, topology and mathematical physics. Book jacket.


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