Craven, David A.

The theory of fusion systems : an algebraic approach / David A. Craven. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, c2011. - xii, 371 p. ; 24 cm. - Cambridge studies in advanced mathematics ; 131 . - Cambridge studies in advanced mathematics ; 131. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Preface; Part I. Motivation: 1. Fusion in finite groups; 2. Fusion in representation theory; 3. Fusion in topology; Part II. The Theory: 4. Fusion systems; 5. Weakly normal subsystems, quotients, and morphisms; 6. Proving saturation; 7. Control in fusion systems; 8. Local theory of fusion systems; 9. Exotic fusion systems; References; Index of notation; Index.

9781107005969 (hbk.)


Finite groups.
Representations of algebras.
Algebraic topology.

512.23 / CRA 2011