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Linear and Projective Representations of Symmetric Groups

Linear and Projective Representations of Symmetric Groups

Linear and Projective Representations of Symmetric Groups

Alexander Kleshchev, University of Oregon
March 2009
Available
Paperback
9780521104180

    The representation theory of symmetric groups is one of the most beautiful, popular and important parts of algebra, with many deep relations to other areas of mathematics such as combinatories, Lie theory and algebraic geometry. Kleshchev describes a new approach to the subject, based on the recent work of Lascoux, Leclerc, Thibon, Ariki, Grojnowski and Brundan, as well as his own. Much of this work has previously appeared only in the research literature. However to make it accessible to graduate students, the theory is developed from scratch, the only prerequisite being a standard course in abstract algebra. For the sake of transparency, Kleshchev concentrates on symmetric and spin-symmetric groups, though methods he develops are quite general and apply to a number of related objects. In sum, this unique book will be welcomed by graduate students and researchers as a modern account of the subject.

    Product details

    March 2009
    Paperback
    9780521104180
    292 pages
    229 × 152 × 17 mm
    0.43kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • Part I. Linear Representations:
    • 1. Notion and generalities
    • 2. Symmetric groups I
    • 3. Degenerate affine Hecke algebra
    • 4. First results on Hn modules
    • 5. Crystal operators
    • 6. Character calculations
    • 7. Integral representations and cyclotomic Hecke algebras
    • 8. Functors e and f
    • 9. Construction of Uz and irreducible modules
    • 10. Identification of the crystal
    • 11. Symmetric groups II
    • Part II. Projective Representations:
    • 12. Generalities on superalgebra
    • 13. Sergeev superalgebras
    • 14. Affine Sergeev superalgebras
    • 15. Integral representations and cyclotomic Sergeev algebras
    • 16. First results on Xn modules
    • 17. Crystal operators fro Xn
    • 18. Character calculations for Xn
    • 19. Operators e and f
    • 20. Construction of Uz and irreducible modules
    • 21. Identification of the crystal
    • 22. Double covers
    • References
    • Index.
      Author
    • Alexander Kleshchev , University of Oregon

      Alexander Kleshchev is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oregon.