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Finite-Dimensional Division Algebras over Fields
Here, the eminent algebraist, Nathan Jacobsen, concentrates on those algebras that have an involution. Although they appear in many contexts, these algebras first arose in the study of the so-called "multiplication algebras of Riemann matrices". Of particular interest are the Jordan algebras determined by such algebras, and thus their structure is discussed in detail. Two important concepts also dealt with are the universal enveloping algebras and the reduced norm. However, the largest part of the book is the fifth chapter, which focuses on involutorial simple algebras of finite dimension over a field.
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Finite-Dimensional Division Algebras over Fields
Here, the eminent algebraist, Nathan Jacobsen, concentrates on those algebras that have an involution. Although they appear in many contexts, these algebras first arose in the study of the so-called "multiplication algebras of Riemann matrices". Of particular interest are the Jordan algebras determined by such algebras, and thus their structure is discussed in detail. Two important concepts also dealt with are the universal enveloping algebras and the reduced norm. However, the largest part of the book is the fifth chapter, which focuses on involutorial simple algebras of finite dimension over a field.
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Finite-Dimensional Division Algebras over Fields

Finite-Dimensional Division Algebras over Fields

by Nathan Jacobson
Finite-Dimensional Division Algebras over Fields

Finite-Dimensional Division Algebras over Fields

by Nathan Jacobson

Overview

Here, the eminent algebraist, Nathan Jacobsen, concentrates on those algebras that have an involution. Although they appear in many contexts, these algebras first arose in the study of the so-called "multiplication algebras of Riemann matrices". Of particular interest are the Jordan algebras determined by such algebras, and thus their structure is discussed in detail. Two important concepts also dealt with are the universal enveloping algebras and the reduced norm. However, the largest part of the book is the fifth chapter, which focuses on involutorial simple algebras of finite dimension over a field.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783662308837
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date: 09/30/2013
Edition description: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Pages: 284
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

Skew Polynomials and Division Algebras.- Brauer Factor Sets and Noether Factor Sets.- Galois Descent and Generic Splitting Fields.- p-Algebras.- Simple Algebras with Involution.
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