group theory

American  

noun

1. the branch of mathematics that deals with the structure of mathematical groups and mappings between them.

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group theory Scientific  

1. The branch of mathematics concerned with groups and the description of their properties.

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Etymology

Origin of group theory

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

When Loving, whose research focuses on low-dimensional topology and geometric group theory, was in graduate school, she says, she “felt like I literally couldn’t win.”

From Scientific American

The areas of research covered by this remarkable mathematician included group theory, node theory, geometry, analysis, combinatorial game theory, algebra, algorithmics and even theoretical physics.

From Scientific American

Dr. Hart also investigated the use of group theory and symmetry as a creative device in musical composition.

From New York Times

In some areas, like group theory or combinatorics, this link is very specific and direct.

From Salon

John Horton Conway was one of the most versatile mathematicians of the past century, who made influential contributions to group theory, analysis, topology, number theory, geometry, algebra and combinatorial game theory.

From Nature