Braid Groups

by Christian Kassel, Vladimir Turaev, Vladimir G. Turaev, et al.

Book Overview

Braids and braid groups form central objects in knot theory and three-dimensional topology. They have also been at the heart of important mathematical developments over the last two decades. This introductory text presents the theory of braids and braid groups to the reader along with the recent developments in this field. Developments related to the linearity and orderability of braid groups are carefully presented. This well-written text is ideal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441922202
• ISBN13: 9781441922205
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"