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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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