Semi-Algebraic Function Rings and Reflectors of Partially Ordered Rings

by Niels Schwartz

Book Overview

The book lays algebraic foundations for real geometry through a systematic investigation of partially ordered rings of semi-algebraic functions. Real spectra serve as primary geometric objects, the maps between them are determined by rings of functions associated with the spectra. The many different possible choices for these rings of functions are studied via reflections of partially ordered rings. Readers should feel comfortable using basic algebraic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540664602
• ISBN13: 9783540664604
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"