Iwahori-Hecke algebra

noun

A deformation of the group algebra of a Coxeter group.

Meanings

nounIwahori-Hecke algebra (plural Iwahori-Hecke algebras)

plural Iwahori-Hecke algebras

  1. mathematicsA deformation of the group algebra of a Coxeter group.

    Synonyms: Hecke algebra

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA deformation of the group algebra of a Coxeter group.

Origin

Named for Erich Hecke and Nagayoshi Iwahori.

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