Elie Cartan (1869-1951)
| Author | : M. A. Akivis |
| Publisher | : American Mathematical Soc. |
| Total Pages | : 334 |
| Release | : 2011-07-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780821853559 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0821853554 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Elie Cartan (1869-1951) by : M. A. Akivis
Download or read book Elie Cartan (1869-1951) written by M. A. Akivis and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the life and achievements of the great French mathematician, Elie Cartan. Here readers will find detailed descriptions of Cartan's discoveries in Lie groups and algebras, associative algebras, differential equations, and differential geometry, as well of later developments stemming from his ideas. There is also a biographical sketch of Cartan's life. A monumental tribute to a towering figure in the history of mathematics, this book will appeal to mathematicians and historians alike.
