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Symmetric Representations Of Elements Of Finite Groups, Abeir Mikhail Kasouha Jan 2004

Symmetric Representations Of Elements Of Finite Groups, Abeir Mikhail Kasouha

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis demonstrates an alternative, concise but informative, method for representing group elements, which will prove particularly useful for the sporadic groups. It explains the theory behind symmetric presentations, and describes the algorithm for working with elements represented in this manner.


Homomorphic Images Of Semi-Direct Products, Lamies Joureus Nazzal Jan 2004

Homomorphic Images Of Semi-Direct Products, Lamies Joureus Nazzal

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The main purpose of this thesis is to describe methods of constructing computer-free proofs of existence of finite groups and give useful techniques to perform double coset enumeration of groups with symmetric presentations over their control groups.


The Use Of Divergent Series In History, Alina Birca Jan 2004

The Use Of Divergent Series In History, Alina Birca

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In this thesis the author presents a history of non-convergent series which, in the past, played an important role in mathematics. Euler's formula, Stirling's series and Poincare's theory are examined to show the development of asymptotic series, a subdivision of divergent series.


Various Steiner Systems, Valentin Jean Racataian Jan 2004

Various Steiner Systems, Valentin Jean Racataian

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This project deals with the automorphism group G of a Steiner system S (3, 4, 10). S₁₀, the symmetrical group of degree 10, acts transitively on T, the set of all Steiner systems with parameters 3, 4, 10. The purpose of this project is to study the action of S₁₀ on cosets of G. This will be achieved by means of a graph of S₁₀ on T x T. The orbits of S₁₀ on T x T are in one-one correspondence with the orbits of G, the stabilizer of an S [e] T on T.


The Riemann Zeta Function, Ernesto Oscar Reyes Jan 2004

The Riemann Zeta Function, Ernesto Oscar Reyes

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The Riemann Zeta Function has a deep connection with the distribution of primes. This expository thesis will explain the techniques used in proving the properties of the Rieman Zeta Function, its analytic continuation to the complex plane, and the functional equation that the the Riemann Zeta Function satisfies.