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Are there real world applications of finite group theory?
I would like to know whether there are examples where finite group theory can be directly applied to solve real world problems outside of mathematics. (Sufficiently applied mathematics such as ...
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Applications of the wreath product?
We recently went through the wreath product in my group theory class, but the definition still seems a bit unmotivated to me. The two reasons I can see for it are 1) it allows us to construct new ...
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What are applications of rings & groups?
I am following a course in basic algebra, and we have covered rings & groups in class, but I am having trouble visualising them. Are there applications of group &/or ring theory that can be ...
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Group theory applications along with a solved example
As I asked in previous question, I am very curious about applying Group theory. Still I have doubts about how I can apply group theory. I know about formal definitions and I can able to solve and ...
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Applications of group theory to geometry
What are the applications of group theory to geometry? Where can I know more about these applications?
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Graph (or Group) in Astronomy
Is there an application of graph theory (or group theory) in astronomy. If there is, refer me some references.
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Show that $\prod_{i=1}^{n}\text{Aut}(G_i)\to \text{Aut}\Big(\prod_{i=1}^{n}G_i\Big)$ is injective
Let $G_1,...,G_n$ be groups. Show that there exist an injective morphism $\xi:$$\prod_{i=1}^{n}\text{Aut}(G_i)\to \text{Aut}\Big(\prod_{i=1}^{n}G_i\Big)$. I would like to know if my proof holds, ...