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A first course in abstract algebra Fraleigh 8th ed Section 5 Exercise 65
Cracker Barrel Restaurants place a puzzle called “Jump All But One Game” at each table. The puzzle starts with golf tees arranged in a triangle as in Figure 5.29a where the presence of a tee is noted ...
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Applications of group theory/abstract algebra [duplicate]
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This is not exactly a question regarding a hint to solve an exercise of a list or an exam, but a question involving the possible utility of which is ...
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What is the real life application of group theory other than coding and cryptography [duplicate]
What is the real life application of group theory other than coding and cryptography if any and how can one apply group theory to them.
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What are the applications of nilpotent elements/nilpotent ideals?
As I am doing exercises related to group and ring theory I constantly see questions regarding nilpotent elements/ideals/groups. However, I have yet to see any practical use of them in theory, but I ...
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Real-world applications of fields, rings and groups in linear algebra.
Real-world applications of fields, rings and groups in linear algebra.
A friend of mine asked me where one could use the definitions of rings, groups, fields etc. I was very embarrassed of the fact ...
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Application of Jordan–Hölder theorem
Jordan–Hölder theorem can be used to prove the fundamental theorem of arithmetic. But I can only prove the uniqueness part of the theorem with Jordan–Hölder theorem. That every composite number is ...
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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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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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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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