Intro to Abstract Algebra
by Paul Garrett
1998
Number of pages: 200
Description:
The text covers basic algebra of polynomials, induction and the well-ordering principle, sets, counting principles, integers, unique factorization into primes, prime numbers, Sun Ze's theorem, hood algorithm for exponentiation, Fermat's little theorem, Euler's theorem, public-key ciphers, pseudoprimes and primality tests, vectors and matrices, motions in two and three dimensions, permutations and symmetric groups, rings and fields, etc.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(1.2MB, PDF)
Similar books
Abstract Algebra Done Concretelyby Donu Arapura - Purdue University
This book covers basic abstract algebra. Rather than spending a lot of time on axiomatics and serious theorem proving, the author wanted to spend more time with examples, simple applications and with making scenic detours.
(14162 views)
Advanced Algebraby Anthony W. Knapp - Birkhäuser
This book includes chapters on modern algebra which treat various topics in commutative and noncommutative algebra and provide introductions to the theory of associative algebras, homological algebras, algebraic number theory, and algebraic geometry.
(7962 views)
Ten Chapters of the Algebraical Artby Peter J. Cameron - Queen Mary, University of London
These notes are intended for an introduction to algebra. The text is intended as a first introduction to the ideas of proof and abstraction in mathematics, as well as to the concepts of abstract algebra (groups and rings).
(9835 views)
Notes on Algebraic Structuresby Peter J. Cameron - Queen Mary, University of London
After a short introductory chapter consisting mainly of reminders about such topics as functions, equivalence relations, matrices, polynomials and permutations, the notes fall into two chapters, dealing with rings and groups respectively.
(9405 views)