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Lectures on Invariant Theory

Lectures on Invariant Theory

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  • Date Published: August 2003
  • availability: Available
  • format: Paperback
  • isbn: 9780521525480

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  • This introduction to the main ideas of algebraic and geometric invariant theory assumes only a minimal background in algebraic geometry, algebra and representation theory. Topics covered include the symbolic method for computation of invariants on the space of homogeneous forms, the problem of finite-generatedness of the algebra of invariants, and the theory of covariants and constructions of categorical and geometric quotients. Throughout, the emphasis is on concrete examples that originate in classical algebraic geometry. Written in an accessible style with many examples and exercises, the book offers a novel discussion of possible linearizations of actions and the variation of quotients under the change of linearization.

    • Accessible style with many examples and exercises
    • Based on the author's teaching at Michigan and Harvard
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    'The exposition is very systematic, lucid and sufficiently detailed. it certainly [reflects] the author's passion, versatility, all-round knowledge in mathematics, and mastery as both an active researcher and devoted teacher. It is very gratifying to see this beautiful, modern and still down-to-earth introduction to classical and contemporary invariant theory at the public's disposal …' Zentralblatt für Mathematik

    'Besides interested graduate students and experts, I recommend the book also to mathematicians and theoretical physicists whose research may require invariant theory, representation theory or algebraic geometry.' Acta Scientiarum Mathematicarum

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    • Date Published: August 2003
    • format: Paperback
    • isbn: 9780521525480
    • length: 238 pages
    • dimensions: 229 x 152 x 14 mm
    • weight: 0.36kg
    • availability: Available
  • Table of Contents

    1. The symbolic method
    2. The first fundamental theorem
    3. Reductive algebraic groups
    4. Hilbert's fourteenth problem
    5. Algebra of covariants
    6. Quotients
    7. Linearization of actions
    8. Stability
    9. Numerical criterion of stability
    10. Projective hypersurfaces
    11. Configurations of linear subspaces
    12. Toric varieties.

  • Author

    Igor Dolgachev, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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