This book is the first self-contained exposition of the fascinating link between dynamical systems and dimension groups. The authors explore the rich interplay between topological properties of dynamical systems and the algebraic structures associated with them, with an emphasis on symbolic systems, particularly substitution systems. It is recommended for anybody with an interest in topological and symbolic dynamics, automata theory or combinatorics on words. Intended to serve as an introduction for graduate students and other newcomers to the field as well as a reference for established researchers, the book includes a thorough account of the background notions as well as detailed exposition - with full proofs - of the major results of the subject. A wealth of examples and exercises, with solutions, serve to build intuition, while the many open problems collected at the end provide jumping-off points for future research.

This is the first self-contained exposition of the connections between symbolic dynamical systems, dimension groups and Bratteli diagrams.

About the Author
Fabien Durand is Full Professor in Mathematics at Universite de Picardie Jules Verne. His interests include topological dynamical systems and the relations with theoretical computer science. He is currently the president of the Societe Mathematique de France. Dominique Perrin is Emeritus Professor in Mathematics and Computer Science at Universite Gustave Eiffel. He is (co)author or editor of a number of books including Profinite Semigroups and Symbolic Dynamics, Codes and Automata, Infinite Words and Combinatorics on Words (under the pseudonym Lothaire). He is a member of Academia Europea.


Book Information
ISBN 9781108838689
Author Fabien Durand
Format Hardback
Page Count 760
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1039g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 158mm * 42mm