What is Abstract: Definition and 532 Discussions

Abstract expressionism is a post–World War II art movement in American painting, developed in New York City in the 1940s. It was the first specifically American movement to achieve international influence and put New York at the center of the Western art world, a role formerly filled by Paris. Although the term "abstract expressionism" was first applied to American art in 1946 by the art critic Robert Coates, it had been first used in Germany in 1919 in the magazine Der Sturm, regarding German Expressionism. In the United States, Alfred Barr was the first to use this term in 1929 in relation to works by Wassily Kandinsky.

View More On Wikipedia.org
  1. DagmaarUlereich

    Unconventional wire illustration/diagram.

    I have my own thoughts and possible could provide sketch or instance use case, elaborate using evident setsettings. But I don't want to persuade, influence or lead other people who are actually educated and inadvertently guide and ultimately hinder the outcomes of their initial assessment. The...
  2. P

    Book recommendations: Abstract Algebra for self-study

    Hello, I am looking for one or more books in combination for self-study of abstract algebra. Desirable would be a good structure of the book with good examples of sentences and definitions. Of course, exercise problems should not be missing. I am now almost tending to buy the Algebra 0 book by...
  3. N

    MHB Abstract algebra: i need examples of ...

    please offer me examples of: a) 3 vector spaces over the same field; and b) the same vector space over 3 fields.
  4. T

    B Ways to abstract curves or surfaces

    Hello. So, we have curves and surfaces. We already know about generally manifolds and Riemannian manifolds but what i want to produce are ways to abstract curves or surfaces but i am not talking about manifolds. Do you have any ideas? Perhaps the feature of curvature would help? To make an...
  5. T

    B Giving definitions, proposing theorems in abstract spaces

    Hello. Questions: how to give new definitions of things in abstract spaces?What are the criteria? Is it just acceptable to define things that do not contradict with other things on the abstract space?What are the motivations to give definitions of things?Also, what are the motivations for...
  6. T

    How can visualizing abstract spaces aid in understanding mathematical concepts?

    Hello. How to think in abstract spaces?Like manifolds? Or metric spaces? Or function or Banach spaces? Are they not just generalisations of the usual 2d or 3d Euclidean spaces we know? So they could be studied by generalising or extending things we know from 2d or 3d euclidean spaces and if they...
  7. C

    MHB Either or statement from Abstract Algebra Book

    Dear Everyone, What are the strategies from proving a either-or statements? Is there a way for me to write an either-or statement into a standard if-then statements? For example, this exercise is from Dummit and Foote Abstract Algebra 2nd, "Let $x$ be a nilpotent element of the commutative...
  8. J

    Courses Which Abstract Algebra Sequence is Best for Aspiring High Energy Physicists?

    My university offers two different two-semester sequences for learning abstract algebra, and I can't decide which one would be better for me, a physics major. Here are the two sequences and their course descriptions, copied and pasted from the university website: Algebra 1: Theory of groups...
  9. ZuperPosition

    Abstract definition of electromagnetic fields on manifolds

    Hello, In the sources I have looked into (textbooks and articles on differential geometry), I have not found any abstract definition of the electromagnetic fields. It seems that at most the electric field is defined as $$\bf{E}(t,\bf{x}) = \frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \int \rho(t,\bf{x}')...
  10. J

    MHB Effective learning techniques for abstract mathematics?

    When you're studying abstract mathematics what are some effective techniques to use? When studying something like abstract algebra do you think something like this sounds reasonable? First learn the relevant section until you reach the exercises. While learning that write down the main...
  11. T

    I Compatibility of Physics and Abstract Algebra

    One of the last classes I'm taking before finishing my degrees as an undergraduate is abstract algebra. My professor uses the textbook 'Contemporary Abstract Algebra' by Joseph Gallian. The book isn't written terribly nor is the teacher a poor one, but I just find this subject so...
  12. Lapse

    Understanding Memory in Nios II

    Homework Statement My specific question is: What is the value held in r7 (written in hexadecimal) after the following instructions execute? addi r5, r0, 0x30 ldw r7, 0(r5) Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution There's a few things I'm not understanding... Here are my...
  13. Math Amateur

    MHB Solves Theorem 3.2.19 in Bland's Abstract Algebra

    I am reading The Basics of Abstract Algebra by Paul E. Bland ... I am focused on Section 3.2 Subrings, Ideals and Factor Rings ... ... I need help with another aspect of the proof of Theorem 3.2.19 ... ... Theorem 3.2.19 and its proof reads as follows...
  14. F

    Abstract Special Relativity, particle at rest and one moving

    Homework Statement In frame S particle 1 is at rest and particle 2 is moving to the right with velocity u. Now consider a frame S 0 which, relative to S, is moving to the right with velocity v. Determine the value of v such that the two particles appear in S' to be approaching each other with...
  15. pairofstrings

    Class, Interface, Abstract, Static, Partial, Sealed

    Hi. What do I call Instance Classes, Interface, Abstract Classes, Partial Classes, Static Class, Sealed Class collectively? Thanks.
  16. L

    I How many generators can a cyclic group have by definition?

    Hi, so I have just a small question about cyclic groups. Say I am trying to show that a group is cyclic. If I find that there is more than one element in that group that generates the whole group, is that fine? Essentially what I am asking is that can a cyclic group have more than one generator...
  17. FallenApple

    Why use an abstract class in object-oriented programming?

    So what is the purpose of an Abstract Class? Can I not get the same things by doing subclasses? For example. I can create a class called Vector_Space and then a subclass called Euclidean_Space We all know that Euclidean space is just a particular type of vector space. So I can just write the...
  18. R

    Courses Is proof based Linear Algebra be similar to Abstract Algebra

    I know both are different courses, but what I mean is, will a proof based Linear Algebra course be similar to an Abstract Algebra course in terms of difficulty and proofs, or are the proofs similar? Someone told me that there isn't that much difference between the proofs in Linear or Abstract...
  19. B

    B What do "linear" and "abstract" stand for?

    What does "linear" in linear algebra and "abstract" in abstract algebra stands for ? Since I am learning linear algebra, I can guess why linear algebra is called so. In linear algebra, the introductory stuff is all related to solving systems of linear equations of form ##A\bf{X} = \bf{Y}##...
  20. M

    I Understanding Abstract Kets & Hilbert Space

    Some posts in another thread lead me to a search which ended when I read the following "kets such as ##|\psi\rangle## are elements of abstract Hilbert Space". That lead me to this paper. http://www.phy.ohiou.edu/~elster/lectures/qm1_1p2.pdf "The abstract Hilbert space ##l^2## is given by a...
  21. Z

    Graphics using Abstract Algebra

    Homework Statement I can't understand how abstract aljebra helps in creating graphical patterns. I don't find eq related to Groups. Do we consider predefined structures [/B] Homework Equations No equation only patterns. one pattern is attached The Attempt at a Solution I don't know how it...
  22. Mr Davis 97

    Abstract algebra class equation

    1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known If each element of a group, G, has order which is a power of p, then the order of G is also a prime power. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I am not sure really where to get started. I know that the class equation will be used...
  23. A

    How can you tell if somethign is a subspace with abstract info?

    Homework Statement http://prntscr.com/ej0akz Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I know there are three problems in one here, but they are all of the same nature. I don't understand how this is enough information to find out if they are subspaces. It's all really abstract to me. I know...
  24. ChrisVer

    Python Abstract number of for loops

    Hello, well I am not sure how to search for this online, but I raise this question here: Suppose that I have several bins of let's say cuts, here I list 3 but the main idea is to make their numbers tunable by the user: cut1 = { "p10" : "p <= 10" , "11p20 " : "10<p && p<=20" ...
  25. BubblesAreUs

    Algebra Textbook for Abstract Algebra / Group Theory

    I am looking for an accessible textbook in group theory. The idea here is to use it to learn basic group theory in order to take up Galois Theory. My background includes Calculus I-IV, P/Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics including some graph theory, Linear algebra, and am currently...
  26. L

    I Not sure how to deal with the abstract nature of maths

    I have been reading some books (Allendoerfer, principles of math, Zakon, series of mathematical analysis, R. Courant, what is mathematics). I have learned that some of the basic fundamental, the msot bare bones of mathermatical concepts and definitions have to remain undefined. These are set...
  27. Mr Davis 97

    I Difference between vectors in physics and abstract vectors

    I am taking a linear algebra course and an introductory physics course simultaneously, so I am curious about the connections between the two when it comes to vectors. In beginning linear algebra, you typically study vectors in ## \Re^{2}## and ## \Re^{3}##. Are these the same vector spaces used...
  28. micromass

    Insights Comments - How to self-study algebra. Part II: Abstract Algebra - Comments

    micromass submitted a new PF Insights post How to self-study algebra. Part II: Abstract Algebra https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/aastock6.png [Broken] Continue reading the Original PF Insights Post.
  29. PsychonautQQ

    Abstract Algebra/Field Theory question

    Homework Statement Hello PF! Let E be a splitting field of a separable polynomial over F. Define the Norm N: E-->F by: N(a) = the product of all q(a) where q is an element of the group Aut(E). I must show that this is a well defined mapping. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution So I...
  30. J

    A Abstract tensor notation

    In Wald's "General Relativity", in his section on abstract tensor notation, he let's g_{ab} denote the metric tensor. When applied to a vector v^a, we get a dual vector, because g_{ab}(v^a, \cdot) is just a dual vector. Okay cool. But then he says that this dual vector is actually g_{ab}v^b...
  31. RJLiberator

    Abstract Algebra: Bijection, Isomorphism, Symmetric Sets

    Homework Statement Suppose X is a set with n elements. Prove that Bij(X) ≅ S_n. Homework Equations S_n = Symmetric set ≅ = isomorphism Definition: Let G and G2 be groups. G and G2 are called Isomorphic if there exists a bijection ϑ:G->G2 such that for all x,y∈G, ϑ(xy) = ϑ(x)ϑ(y) where the...
  32. TyroneTheDino

    Arbitrary Union of Sets Question

    Homework Statement For each ##n \in \mathbb{N}##, let ##A_{n}=\left\{n\right\}##. What are ##\bigcup_{n\in\mathbb{N}}A_{n}## and ##\bigcap_{n\in\mathbb{N}}A_{n}##. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I know that this involves natural numbers some how, I am just confused on a...
  33. B

    Analysis Seeking a Rudin's PMA-level analysis book with abstract proofs

    Dear Physics Forum personnel, I recently got interested in the art of abstract proof, where the focus is writing the proof as general as possible rather than starting with a specific cases. Could anyone recommend an analysis book at the level of Rudin's PMA that treats the introductory...
  34. RJLiberator

    Abstract algebra Polynomials and Prime

    Homework Statement Let g(x) ∈ ℤ[x] have degree at least 2, and let p be a prime number such that: (i) the leading coefficient of g(x) is not divisible by p. (ii) every other coefficient of g(x) is divisible by p. (iii) the constant term of g(x) is not divisible by p^2. a) Show that if a ∈ ℤ...
  35. RJLiberator

    Simple Abstract Algebra Proof: T(0_r) = 0_s

    Homework Statement Let T:R-> S be a homomorphism of rings. Show that T(0_r) = 0_s. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution First off, the terminology used is kinda confusing. I take 0_r to be the zero in R. Is this correct? For some reason I recall my teacher quickly saying that it was...
  36. A

    Writing an Abstract for Special Relativity: Tips & Tricks

    I will be giving a speech for my class and my teacher wants an abstract. I will be talking for about 45 minutes and i want to explain time dilation, length contraction, Einstein postulates, twin paradox, and the Muon experiment. But I am not sure how to put it all into an abstract.
  37. RJLiberator

    Abstract Algebra: Another Ring Proof

    Homework Statement Let R be a ring and suppose r ∈R such that r^2 = 0. Show that (1+r) has a multiplicative inverse in R. Homework Equations A multiplicative inverse if (1+r)*x = 1 where x is some element in R. The Attempt at a Solution We know we have to use two facts. 1. Multiplicative...
  38. RJLiberator

    Abstract Algebra: Ring Proof (Multiplicative Inverse)

    Homework Statement Suppose R is a commutative ring with only a finite number of elements and no zero divisors. Show that R is a field. Homework Equations Unit is an element in R which has a multiplicative inverse. If s∈R with r*s = 1. A zero divisor is an element r∈R such that there exists...
  39. K

    Improve ways to recognise good research papers

    Hi everyone, good day to you. A friend and I think that the process of writing a papers (especially in sciences and maths) are rather troublesome due to the following reason: 1. Long journal review process 2. Selection of papers to be published are not transparent, a few negative reviews can...
  40. P

    Solutions to Hungerford's "Abstract Algebra" 3rd Ed.

    I'm taking an abstract algebra course that uses Hungerford's "An Introduction to Abstract Algebra" 3rd Ed. And while I feel like I'm following the material sufficiently and can do most of the proofs it's hard to learn and practice the material without a solutions guide. How am I supposed to know...
  41. A. Neumaier

    An abstract long-distance correlation experiment

    Inspired by stevendaryl's description of an EPR-like setting that doesn't refer to a particle concept, I want to discuss in this thread a generalized form of his setting that features a class of long-distance correlation experiments but abstracts from all distracting elements of reality and from...
  42. TyroneTheDino

    Intro to abstract math—basic notation

    Homework Statement Simplify the following statement as much as you can: (b). ##(3<4) \wedge (3<6)## Homework Equations ##\wedge= and## The Attempt at a Solution I figured that I could just write this as ##3<4<6##, but then I considered what if I didn't know that ##4<6## If it was just...
  43. Avatrin

    Overcoming Abstraction in Mathematics

    Hi As I am venturing in graduate level mathematics, I am having a recurring problem; I keep getting stuck in the abstraction of it. Usually it involved set theory; I never get "fluent" in it. However, the main problem is abstraction. For instance, this semester I had topology, and the...
  44. nuuskur

    Algebra proof, abstract structure

    Homework Statement Let (S,\cdot ) be an algebraic structure where the operation \cdot is associative and commutative and also the following axiom is satisfied: \forall x,y\in S,\exists z\in S: zx = y\ \ (1) Prove that if for every a,b,c\in S, ac = bc, then a=b. Homework EquationsThe Attempt...
  45. N

    Abstract Algebra: Automorphisms

    I have a question about Automorphisms. Please check the following statement for validity... An automorphism of a group should map generators to generators. Suppose it didn't, well then the group structure wouldn't be preserved and since automorphisms are homomorphisms this would be a...
  46. DeldotB

    Serge Lang as undergraduate algebra text

    Good day, Did anyone here use Serge Lang's "Algebra" as an undergraduate text?
  47. N

    Abstract Algebra: Dummit and Foote Exercise

    This isn't homework, I'm just trying to refresh my memory on cyclic groups. My question is, in this problem solution, how does ##{\sigma_i}^m=1## follow from ##\sigma_i## being disjoint?
  48. N

    Abstract Algebra Homework Solution - Check Ring Homomorphism

    Homework Statement Hello guys So I have the following problem, given the mapping above I have to check weather it's ring homomorphism, and maybe monomorphism or epimorphism. The Attempt at a Solution So the mapping is obviously well defined, and I have proven it's homomorphism, and it's...
  49. H

    Definition of tensors - abstract and concrete

    I am well aware of an abstract definition of a general tensor as a map: \mathbf{T}:\overbrace{V\times\cdots\times V}^{n}\times\underbrace{V^{\star}\times \cdots\times V^{\star}}_{m}\longrightarrow\mathbb{R} I am happy with this definition, it makes a lot of sense to me. However, the physics...
  50. B

    Algebra Seeking Recommendation on Abstract Algebra textbooks

    Dear Physics Forum advisers, My name is Phoenix, a sophomore with major in mathematics and an aspiring applied mathematician in the theoretical computing. I wrote this email to seek your recommendation on the textbooks for abstract algebra. I want to self-study the abstract algebra during...
Back
Top