Linear differential equations and group theory from Riemann to Poincaré
By: Jeremy J. Gray.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Birkhauser
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 338
Subjects: Differential equations, Linear -- History; Group theory -- History
Description: "This book is a study of how a particular vision of the unity of mathematics, often called geometric function theory, was created in the 19th century. The central focus is on the convergence of three mathematical topics: the hypergeometric and related linear differential equations, group theory, and non-Euclidean geometry."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [307]-332) and index.