Böcker av Peter J. (University of Minnesota) Olver

This book presents an innovative synthesis of methods used to study problems of equivalence and symmetry which arise in a variety of mathematical fields and physical applications. It will be a valuable resource for students and researchers in geometry, analysis, algebra, mathematical physics and related fields.

The book is a self-contained introduction to the results and computational methods in classical invariant theory. It relies on minimal mathematical prerequisites, and can be read by advanced undergraduate or graduate students. A variety of innovations will also make the book of interest to specialists and researchers.