{"product_id":"9780817635121","title":"Progress in Mathematical Physics","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProgress in Mathematical Physics\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAnglès, Pierre\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConformal groups play a key role in geometry and spin structures. This book provides a self-contained overview of this important area of mathematical physics, beginning with its origins in the works of Cartan and Chevalley and progressing to recent research in spinors and conformal geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics and features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Focuses initially on the basics of Clifford algebras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Studies the spaces of spinors for some even Clifford algebras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Examines conformal spin geometry, beginning with an elementary study of the conformal group of the Euclidean plane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Treats covering groups of the conformal group of a regular pseudo-Euclidean space, including a section on the complex conformal group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Introduces conformal flat geometry and conformal spinoriality groups, followed by a systematic development of riemannian or pseudo-riemannian manifolds having a conformal spin structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Discusses links between classical spin structures and conformal spin structures in the context of conformal connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Examines pseudo-unitary spin structures and pseudo-unitary conformal spin structures using the Clifford algebra associated with the classical pseudo-unitary space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Ample exercises with many hints for solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Comprehensive bibliography and index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis text is suitable for a course in mathematical physics at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels. It will also benefit researchers as a reference text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Birkhäuser\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2007-11-29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780817635121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-0-8176-4643-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 284\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Birkhäuser Boston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45416839413900,"sku":"9780817635121","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780817635121.jpg?v=1775705374","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780817635121","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}