Finite Semigroups And Universal Algebra Hardback
by Jorge Almeida
Part of the Series In Algebra series
Hardback
Description
Motivated by applications in theoretical computer science, the theory of finite semigroups has emerged in recent years as an autonomous area of mathematics.
It fruitfully combines methods, ideas and constructions from algebra, combinatorics, logic and topology.
In simple terms, the theory aims at a classification of finite semigroups in certain classes called "pseudovarieties".
The classifying characteristics have both structural and syntactical aspects, the general connection between them being part of universal algebra.
Besides providing a foundational study of the theory in the setting of arbitrary abstract finite algebras, this book stresses the syntactical approach to finite semigroups.
This involves studying (relatively) free and profinite free semigroups and their presentations.
The techniques used are illustrated in a systematic study of various operators on pseudovarieties of semigroups.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:532 pages
- Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication Date:28/12/1994
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- ISBN:9789810218959
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Item not Available
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:532 pages
- Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication Date:28/12/1994
- Category:
- ISBN:9789810218959
