Synopses & Reviews
Representation theory studies maps from groups into the general linear group of a finite-dimensional vector space. For finite groups the theory comes in two distinct flavours. In the 'semisimple case' (for example
Synopsis
This book provides a concise introduction to modular representation theory for masters-level students. It details basic results, tools, and techniques as well as compares group theoretic and module theoretic concepts.
Table of Contents
Prerequisites in module theory.- The Cartan{Brauer triangle.- The Brauer character.- Green's theory of indecomposable modules.- Blocks.