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Stream: mathlib4

Topic: Informal math literature on which Mathlib is based


Ching-Tsun Chou (Nov 26 2024 at 17:35):

I noticed that Mathlib/LinearAlgebra/Eigenspace/Basic.lean contains explicit references to Sheldon Axler's linear algebra textbook. I found that very helpful, because I can read Axler's book and quickly get an idea about the overall shape of the formalization. On the other hand, the textbook from which I learned my algebra (Artin) does not talk about monoids and mentions semigroups only in a few exercises. So the way that group theory is developed in Mathlib is unfamiliar to me and I would find it very helpful if I can read an informal math document that develops group theory in this fashion. Hence my question: are there references to the informal math literature on which the various parts of Mathlib are based closely or even roughly?

Patrick Massot (Nov 26 2024 at 19:16):

Bourbaki’s elements of mathematics is the closest to being an answer.

Ching-Tsun Chou (Nov 26 2024 at 19:27):

Good to know that. Thanks!


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