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Record Nr.

UNINA9910897980303321

Autore

Nacin David

Titolo

The Group Theory Puzzle Book / / by David Nacin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

3-031-70091-0

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (168 pages)

Collana

SUMS Readings, , 2730-5821

Disciplina

512.2

Soggetti

Group theory

Mathematics

Group Theory and Generalizations

General Mathematics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

- Integer Calcudoku -- Groups Through Puzzles -- Abelian Groups -- Non-abelian Groups -- Further Tricks and Techniques -- Solutions.

Sommario/riassunto

This book introduces readers to key concepts in group theory through engaging puzzles. The early sections of the book show how the rules of group theory emerge naturally from solving puzzles. Different classes of groups, such as cyclic, dihedral and permutation groups are introduced, accompanied by numerous puzzles to facilitate the understanding of the underlying group structures. Later chapters explain how further group theory principles can be applied to puzzle-solving. This book is intended as a highly motivating supplementary text for an undergraduate abstract algebra course. It is also ideal for anyone seeking a fun, hands-on approach to learning group theory. Additionally, the book's many puzzles will be enjoyable for readers already familiar with group theory.