Representation Theory of Finite Monoids (Universitext) by Benjamin Steinberg
English | 31 Dec. 2016 | ISBN: 3319439308 | 317 Pages | PDF | 5.06 MB
This first text on the subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the representation theory of finite monoids. Carefully worked examples and exercises provide the bells and whistles for graduate accessibility, bringing a broad range of advanced readers to the forefront of research in the area. Highlights of the text include applications to probability theory, symbolic dynamics, and automata theory. Comfort with module theory, a familiarity with ordinary group representation theory.