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Abelian Functions

Abelian Functions Abel's Theorem and the Allied Theory of Theta Functions - Cambridge Mathematical Library

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Publisher's Synopsis

Classical algebraic geometry, inseparably connected with the names of Abel, Riemann, Weierstrass, Poincaré, Clebsch, Jacobi and other outstanding mathematicians of the last century, was mainly an analytical theory. In our century it has been enriched by the methods and ideas of topology, commutative algebra and Grothendieck's schemes seemed to have replaced once and forever the somewhat naive language of classical algebraic geometry. This book contains more than its modest title suggests. Written in 1897, its scope was as broad as it could possibly be, namely to cover the whole of algebraic geometry, and associated theories. The subject is discussed by Baker in terms of transcendental functions, and in particular theta functions. Many of the ideas put forward are of continuing relevance today, and some of the most exciting ideas from theoretical physics draw on work presented here.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780521498777
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 516.35
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 700
Weight: 1010g
Height: 234mm
Width: 170mm
Spine width: 37mm