Computing with symmetries

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Computing with symmetries

Group theory is the study of symmetry, and has many applications both within and outside mathematics. In this snapshot, we give a brief introduction to symmetries, and how to compute with them. 

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Mathematical subjects

Algebra and Number Theory
Discrete Mathematics and Foundations

Author(s)

Colva M. Roney-Dougal

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DOI (Digital Object Identifier)

10.14760/SNAP-2018-003-EN

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Mathematical subjects

Algebra and Number Theory
Analysis
Didactics and Education
Discrete Mathematics and Foundations
Geometry and Topology
Numerics and Scientific Computing
Probability Theory and Statistics

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Chemistry and Earth Science
Computer Science
Engineering and Technology
Finance
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