Finite-Dimensional Division Algebras Over Fields

by Nathan Jacobson

Book 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540570292
• ISBN13: 9783540570295
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"