Algebraic curves have many special properties that make their study rewarding. This work presents the various aspects of curves and emphasizes connections... Læs mere
'Motives' were introduced in the mid-1960s by Grothendieck to explain the analogies among the various cohomology theories for algebraic varieties, and to play the role of the missing... Læs mere
Characteristic classes are central to the modern study of the topology and geometry of manifolds. They were first introduced in topology, where, for instance, they... Læs mere
This two-part volume presents the proceedings of the Fifth International Congress of Chinese Mathematicians, held at Tsinghua University, Beijing,... Læs mere
Have you ever seen a mathematical object that was so intriguing that anyone, regardless of mathematical background, could appreciate its aesthetic... Læs mere
Starting from the combinatorial point of view on knots using their grid diagrams, this book serves as an introduction to knot theory. After a brief overview of the... Læs mere
A textbook for the transition to proof course for mathematics majors. Designed to promote active learning through inquiry, the book features a highly... Læs mere
Presents selected expository lectures delivered at the 2018 Maurice... Læs mere
Explores applications of Jordan theory to the theory of Lie algebras. After presenting the general theory of nonassociative algebras and of Lie algebras, the book then... Læs mere
Explores the discrete Laplace operator on finite and infinite graphs. The eigenvalues of the discrete Laplace operator have long been used in graph theory as a... Læs mere