Cayley’s Theorem
- Synopsis
- Models and computer animations are used to explore permutations arising from symmetries of the double tetrahedron. For example, each symmetry permutes the five vertices. At the same time, it permutes the six faces; also the nine edges. So, in the symmetry group of this object, permutations arise naturally. The programme goes on to prove Cayley’s theorem: that every finite group is isomorphic to a permutation group.
- Series
- Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Course M203
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
- Year of production
- 1989
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
- Subjects
- Mathematics
- Keywords
- algebra; Cayley’s theorem; group theory; pure mathematics; symmetry groups
Credits
- Producer
- Jack Koumi
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Open University Worldwide
- Web
- http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1908 274066
- Address
- Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA - Notes
- NB. As of May 2016 Open University Worldwide are no longer distributing DVDs. They have posted this message on their website: ‘Unfortunately Open University Worldwide Limited has decided that product sales are no longer viable given the reduced funding to Higher Education institutions and diminishing demand for the products we have traditionally stocked. At present the Open University Students Association (OUSA) will continue to sell the "Good Study Guide", and we are in discussion with other possible distributors to continue to make The Open University’s products available for purchase. As soon as we have any information on other channels of distribution we will update this notice’. Some products are still available via second hand dealers on Amazon.co.uk
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