Lecture Notes in Mathematics
Theory of K-Loops
Hubert Kiechle
Mathematics / Algebra / Abstract
The book contains the first systematic exposition of the current known theory of K-loops, as well as some new material. In particular, big classes of examples are constructed. The theory for sharply 2-transitive groups is generalized to the theory of Frobenius groups with many involutions. A detailed discussion of the relativistic velocity addition based on the author's construction of K-loops from classical groups is also included. The first chapters of the book can be used as a text, the later chapters are research notes, and only partially suitable for the classroom. The style is concise, but complete proofs are given. The prerequisites are a basic knowledge of algebra such as groups, fields, and vector spaces with forms.
| Publication Date: |
25 March 2002 |
| Publisher: |
Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Imprint: |
Springer |
| ISBN-13: |
9783540432623 |
| Format: |
Paperback / softback |
| Page Count: |
186 |