Algebra & Its Applications

As with preceding conferences held at the Athens campus of Ohio University, the one held in March 2005 offered a forum for algebraists to share their research. The 23 contributions by international experts reflect the increasing diversification of the field, which resulted in the conference title change from ring theory to algebra and its applications, though ring theory (the study of algebraic structures in which addition and multiplication have similar properties to integers) is still a major focus. The volume concludes with problems compiled by the editors, e.g., one relates to a signature encryption algorithm for use in European "smart" cards. Lacks an index. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)