Quadratic Algebras

Quadratic algebras, i.e., algebras defined by quadratic relations, often occur in various areas of mathematics. One of the main problems in the study of these (and similarly defined) algebras is how to control their size. A central notion in solving this problem is the notion of a Koszul algebra, which was introduced in 1970 by S. Priddy and then appeared in many areas of mathematics, such as algebraic geometry, representation theory, noncommutative geometry, $K$-theory, number theory, and noncommutative linear algebra. The book offers a coherent exposition of the theory of quadratic and Koszul algebras, including various definitions of Koszulness, duality theory, Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt-type theorems for Koszul algebras, and the Koszul deformation principle. In the concluding chapter of the book, they explain a surprising connection between Koszul algebras and one-dependent discrete-time stochastic processes.

The authors offer their exposition in the theory of quadratic and Koszul algebras, including various definitions for Koszulness, duality theory, Poincare-Birkhoff-Witt theorems for Koszul algebras, and the Koszul deformation principle. They also describe their approach to nonhomogeneous quadratic algebras, families of algebras and Hilbert series. Their last chapter includes a surprising connection between Koszul algebras and one-dependent discrete-time stochastic processes. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR