Harmonic Analysis on Finite Groups (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521883368)

Starting from a few concrete problems such as random walks on the discrete circle and the finite ultrametric space, this book develops the necessary tools for the asymptotic analysis of these processes. Its topics range from the basic theory needed for students new to this area, to advanced topics such as the theory of Green's algebras, the complete analysis of the random matchings, and a presentation of the presentation theory of the symmetric group. This self-contained, detailed study culminates with case-by-case analyses of the cut-off phenomenon discovered by Persi Diaconis.

Author: Tullio Ceccherini-Silberstein, Fabio Scarabotti, Filippo Tolli
ISBN-10: 0521883369
ISBN-13: 9780521883368
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/06/2008
Pages: 454
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2009