Symmetric Functions

Author

Mildred L. Roth, Marquette University

Date of Award

4-1930

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

First Advisor

H.P. Pettit

Second Advisor

William J. Grace

Abstract

If function of two or more quantities is not altered when any two of the quantities are interchanged, it is called a symmetric function. For example, the trinomial a²+ b²+ c² is a symmetric function of a, b, c, because if any two quantities, say a and b are interchanged, the expression is unaltered in value.

Comments

A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for The Degree of Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Recommended Citation

Roth, Mildred L., "Symmetric Functions" (1930). Bachelors’ Theses. 1288.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1288