Exploring Abstract Algebra: Helpful Links and Practice Problems

In summary, the conversation was about requesting links for resources on abstract algebra and the person providing several helpful websites with notes, proofs, exercises, and applets for studying and understanding the subject.
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I was wondering if anyone knew any links on the Internet that help to explain abstract algebra and maybe works through some problems as well. Thank you in advance
 
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NukeEng101 said:
I was wondering if anyone knew any links on the Internet that help to explain abstract algebra and maybe works through some problems as well. Thank you in advance

Here are a couple of links that have helped me a lot. Some of them may be notes while some others are proofs and yet still others are applets to know the subgroups of a group and such. Check them out
http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~afra/goodies/abstract.pdf

1.Websites using java applets that give the table, the subgroups, the cosets and such of subgroups up to order 15
http://hobbes.la.asu.edu/groups/groups.html
http://math.ucsd.edu/~jwavrik/Groups15/Groups15.html

2. This is probably the most useful website because it is a study guide with examples, exercises, proofs, definitions and more
http://www.math.niu.edu/~beachy/aaol/contents.html#index
http://marauder.millersville.edu/~bikenaga/abstractalgebra/abstractalgebranotes.html

Dihedral group http://www.math.wisc.edu/~ram/math541F03/dhdl.pdf

Groups and Symmetry http://www.maths.gla.ac.uk/~ajb/dvi-ps/2q-notes.pdf

Intro to group theory http://www.math.drexel.edu/~rboyer/courses/math533_03/new_lec.pdf

Java Applet to examine finite groups of order 1 to 15 (group tables, subgroups, cosets. http://math.ucsd.edu/~jwavrik/Groups15/Groups15.html#Instructions

Group Theory notes for physics and chemistry students (applications?) http://www.win.tue.nl/~amc/ow/gpth/reader.pdf

Group Theory notes http://math.la.asu.edu/~quigg/teach/courses/444/2001s/lectures/groups.pdf http://www.maths.tcd.ie/~dwilkins/Courses/311/311S1_0708.pdf

Dihedral groups and inner automorphisms http://www.ms.uky.edu/~ochanine/107/dihedral.pdf

Abstract algebra webpage http://people.brandeis.edu/~igusa/Math30F06/Math30aF2006.htm
 
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Thank you so much! These sites will be very helpful.
 

1. What is abstract algebra?

Abstract algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of algebraic structures such as groups, rings, and fields. It focuses on the abstract properties and patterns that exist in these structures rather than specific numbers or equations.

2. How are abstract algebra and linear algebra related?

Abstract algebra and linear algebra are closely related as linear algebra can be seen as a subfield of abstract algebra. Linear algebra deals with the study of vector spaces and linear transformations, which can also be studied using abstract algebraic structures such as modules and algebras.

3. What are some applications of abstract algebra?

Abstract algebra has numerous applications in various fields such as cryptography, coding theory, computer science, and physics. It is also used in the study of symmetry and patterns in nature and has applications in game theory and economics.

4. Is abstract algebra difficult to learn?

Abstract algebra can be challenging to learn as it requires a solid understanding of mathematical concepts such as proofs, logic, and set theory. However, with practice and a strong foundation in algebra and calculus, it can be an exciting and rewarding field of study.

5. What are some good resources for learning abstract algebra?

There are many excellent resources available for learning abstract algebra, including textbooks, online courses, and video lectures. Some popular textbooks include "Abstract Algebra" by David Dummit and Richard Foote, and "Algebra" by Michael Artin. Online resources such as Khan Academy and MIT OpenCourseWare also offer free introductory courses in abstract algebra.

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