Description
From prehistory to the present, knots have been used for purposes both artistic and practical. The modern science of Knot Theory has ramifications for biochemistry and mathematical physics and is a rich source of research projects for undergraduate and graduate students and professionals alike. Quandles are essentially knots translated into algebra.
This book provides an accessible introduction to quandle theory for readers with a background in linear algebra. Important concepts from topology and abstract algebra motivated by quandle theory are introduced along the way. With elementary self-contained treatments of topics such as group theory, cohomology, knotted surfaces and more, this book is perfect for a transition course, an upper-division mathematics elective, preparation for research in knot theory, and any reader interested in knots.
About the Author
Mohamed Elhamdadi, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Sam Nelson, Claremont McKenna College, CA, USA.
Book Information
ISBN 9781470422134
Author Mohamed Elhamdadi
Format Paperback
Page Count 245
Imprint American Mathematical Society
Publisher American Mathematical Society
Weight(grams) 304g
This book provides an accessible introduction to quandle theory for readers with a background in linear algebra. Important concepts from topology and abstract algebra motivated by quandle theory are introduced along the way. With elementary self-contained treatments of topics such as group theory, cohomology, knotted surfaces and more, this book is perfect for a transition course, an upper-division mathematics elective, preparation for research in knot theory, and any reader interested in knots.
About the Author
Mohamed Elhamdadi, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Sam Nelson, Claremont McKenna College, CA, USA.
Book Information
ISBN 9781470422134
Author Mohamed Elhamdadi
Format Paperback
Page Count 245
Imprint American Mathematical Society
Publisher American Mathematical Society
Weight(grams) 304g
